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Ultrasound for screening and management of developmental dysplasia of the hip.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Fitch, RD
Published in: N C Med J
2014

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a significant cause of disability in children and young adults. Early detection of this condition allows for nonoperative treatment, but the efficacy of DDH screening programs has not been clearly established. This article discusses the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of DDH.

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N C Med J

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ISSN

0029-2559

Publication Date

2014

Volume

75

Issue

2

Start / End Page

142 / 145

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ultrasonography
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Risk Assessment
  • Mass Screening
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant
  • Humans
  • Hip Dislocation, Congenital
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Braces
 

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Fitch, R. D. (2014). Ultrasound for screening and management of developmental dysplasia of the hip. N C Med J, 75(2), 142–145. https://doi.org/10.18043/ncm.75.2.142
Fitch, Robert D. “Ultrasound for screening and management of developmental dysplasia of the hip.N C Med J 75, no. 2 (2014): 142–45. https://doi.org/10.18043/ncm.75.2.142.
Fitch, Robert D. “Ultrasound for screening and management of developmental dysplasia of the hip.N C Med J, vol. 75, no. 2, 2014, pp. 142–45. Pubmed, doi:10.18043/ncm.75.2.142.

Published In

N C Med J

DOI

ISSN

0029-2559

Publication Date

2014

Volume

75

Issue

2

Start / End Page

142 / 145

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Ultrasonography
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Risk Assessment
  • Mass Screening
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant
  • Humans
  • Hip Dislocation, Congenital
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Braces