Developmental dysplasia of hip (DDH) is rare condition occurs in growing hip with structural abnormalities. Early finding and management provides the best possible result. Hip dysplasia into teens and later life may result in irregular gait, reduced the strength and generate many hip and knee disease. Developmental dysplasia should be treated soon after death. Different diagnostics test for Dev...

INTRODUCTION In the investigation of hip development in newborns and infants, ultrasonography and radiography are widely used, but their optimal roles in this setting remain controversial. CASE REPORT Here we describe an 8.5-month-old infant who had undergone hip radiography at a primary care facility and was referred to our hospital to be evaluated for developmental dysplasia of the hip. Ult...

Background: Although the developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is well known to pediatric orthopedists, its etiology has still remained unknown and despite dedication of a vast majority of research, the results are still inadequate and confusing. The exact incidence of DDH and its relationship with known risk factors in Iran is still unknown. Here we represent the results of one year study o...

Developmental dysplasia of the hip refers to a continuum of abnormalities in the immature hip that can range from subtle dysplasia to dislocation. The identification of risk factors, including breech presentation and family history, should heighten a physician's suspicion of developmental dysplasia of the hip. Diagnosis is made by physical examination. Palpable hip instability, unequal leg leng...

1. Acknowledge the spectrum of hip pathology included in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). 2. Identify newborns at risk for DDH. 3. Diagnose hip dislocations by using appropriate physical examination maneuvers. 4. Appropriately use imaging modalities to screen for DDH in infants who have normal or equivocal physical findings. 5. Recognize the presentation of hip dislocation in the older...

OBJECTIVE To provide a database on the incidence of developmental dysplasia of hip (DDH) among newborns in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). METHODS This is a retrospective study of babies born in Dubai Hospital, Dubai, UAE, suspected of having hip dysplasia. Their case records were studied, and the conclusions and treatment were analyzed. The study period was from January 2004 to December 2...

The best screening method for developmental dysplasia of the hip is controversial. Ultrasonography is sensitive, but cost-effectiveness may limit its use. This study assessed whether ultrasound screening would increase in effectiveness if targeted toward infants with established risk factors for developmental dysplasia of the hip and normal findings on physical examination. All ultrasound scans...

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of anatomical abnormalities of the hip joint in which the femoral head has an abnormal relationship with the acetabulum. Most studies report an incidence of 1 to 34 cases per 1,000 live births and differences could be due to different diagnostic methods and timing of evaluation. Risk factors include first born status, female sex, positive f...