Teaching Points
- Risk factors that predispose to DDH include -
- Family history
- Associated congenital orthopaedic conditions
- Oligohydramnios
- Breech presentation
- High birth weight
- If risk factors present, and screening is indicated ultrasonography is the initial investigation of choice
- Ultrasonography should be performed before 6mnths of age. After this time, plain films of the hip are indicated
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