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The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 100-B, Issue 10 | Pages 1399 - 1404
1 Oct 2018
Results of universal ultrasound screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip
Biedermann R Riccabona J Giesinger JM Brunner A Liebensteiner M Wansch J Dammerer D Nogler M
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Aims

The purpose of this study was to analyze the incidence of the different ultrasound phenotypes of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), and to determine their subsequent course.

Patients and Methods

A consecutive series of 28 092 neonates was screened and classified according to the Graf method as part of a nationwide surveillance programme, and then followed prospectively. Abnormal hips were followed until they became normal (Graf type I). Type IIb hips and higher grades were treated by abduction in a Tübinger orthosis until normal. Dislocated hips underwent closed or open reduction.