The Feasibility of Prenatal Ultrasonic Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Background: developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition characterized by abnormal hip development in infancy. Early diagnosis allows for effective treatment, while late presentation often necessitates complex surgical interventions. Current recommendations advise screening between the 6t...

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Published in:	Diseases
Main Authors:	Claudia Bevilacqua, Virginia Boscarato, Giovanni Pieroni, Eva Fraternali, Giuliano Lattanzi, Simone Domenico Aspriello, Antonio Pompilio Gigante, Alessandro Cecchi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-08-01
Subjects:	developmental dysplasia of the hip DDH congenital dislocation of the hip prenatal ultrasound screening of the hip Graf technique alpha angle
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/12/8/188