Evaluation and Referral for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 10. Orthop Clin North Am. 2014 Jul;45(3):341-54. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2014.03.005. Evidence-based management of developmental dysplasia of the hip. Cooper AP(1), Doddabasappa SN(1), Mulpuri K(2). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedics, BC Children's Hospital, 1D-05, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3N1, Canada. (2)Department of Orthopaedics, BC Children's Hospital, 1D-66, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3N1, Canada. Electronic address: kmulpuri@cw.bc.ca. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) refers to a spectrum of abnormalities involving the developing hip. These abnormalities range from mild instability to frank dislocation of the joint. It is important to treat the condition effectively in order to encourage the hip to develop normally and produce good long-term results. This article reviews the evidence related to the treatment of DDH. The quality of evidence for DDH management remains low, with little uniformity in terminology and most studies being retrospective in nature. Given this, it is not possible to recommend or reject most treatment modalities based on existing studies. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2014.03.005