Neonatal developmental dysplasia of the hip: a review

Volume 20 No 10 (2022)

ShaimaaFarhan , Engy Khed , Walid Hussein , Bader-eldin Mosbaah and Abdelmoneim Khashana

DOI: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.10.NQ55541

Abstract

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most frequent inborn deformity of the locomotor apparatus.DDH represents a spectrum of anatomic abnormalities in which the femoral head and the acetabulum are in improper alignment and/or grow abnormally. This review aims to shed light on developmental dysplasia of the hip including prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis and how to prevent such a condition

Keywords

dysplasia of the hip, DDH, ultrasound, neonatal

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