Re-Evaluation of DDH Risk Factors in Helena Rehabilitation Center-Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Purpose: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) comprises a spectrum abnormalities from instability to frank dislocation, Hip ultrasonography prior femoral head ossification, is recognized as an early diagnostic tool for DDH. It safe and non-invasive procedure, keeping those babies less than 6 months age away radiation hazard. Subjects Methods: From august 2021 until 2022, we investigated 534 [1068 hips] by ultrasound depending on Graf method identify DDH types. All included infants were in between weeks- referred due have high risk factors. The data was analyzed using SPSS, version 28 Chi- square test association used compare proportions. Results: On bases examining [with high-risk groups] hip, about 50.94 % them shown different types while 48.06% normal, bilateral cases > unilateral Lt. >Rt. affected. Significant found family history (86%), breech presentation (52%)and swaddling (12%). Conclusions: crucial establish principle selected screening programs detection our society incidence associated factors group ages six weeks Erbil city Kurdistan region-Iraq.