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hip dysplasia
Etiology:
- risk factors
a) family history
b) in utero postural deformities
c) breech presentation
Epidemiology:
- more common in females
Management:
1) 60-80% will normalize spontaneously within 2-8 weeks
2) insufficient evidence in support of surgery [1]
3) screening not recommended [1]
General
dysplasia
developmental disorder
References
- US Preventive Services Task Force,
Screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip:
Recommendation statement.
Pediatrics 2006; 117:898
PMID: 16510673
(Corresponding NGC guidline withdrawn Jan 2012)
http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspships.htm