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Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH) — Screening & Management

Spectrum: acetabular dysplasia to frank dislocation. Risk factors: breech, female, family history, oligohydramnios. Clinical: Ortolani & Barlow tests in neonates; Galeazzi sign, limited abduction in infants. Imaging: USG (Graf classification) 18 months).

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Spectrum: acetabular dysplasia to frank dislocation. Risk factors: breech, female, family history, oligohydramnios. Clinical: Ortolani & Barlow tests in neonates; Galeazzi sign, limited abduction in infants. Imaging: USG (Graf classification) <6 months; X-ray after 6 months (Hilgenreiner, Perkin, Shenton lines). Management: Pavlik harness (0–6 months), closed/open reduction with spica (6–18 months), osteotomies (>18 months).
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