Analysis of the epidemiological profile of congenital hip deformities, 2011-2021.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify the relevance of hospitalizations for congenital hip deformities in Bahia. METHODS: This is a retrospective epidemiological study in public databases. Descriptors in health sciences: "congenital hip dysplasia", "congenital hip dislocation", and "congenital dislocation hip". This is qualitative-quantitative research with the analysis of secondary data and cross-sectional typologies in the databases of the Ministry of Health - Health Information (TABNET), made available by the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS). RESULTS: Bahia was the third Brazilian state with the highest number of hospitalizations, registering 1481 cases. The municipalities in Bahia with the highest prevalence were Itanhém, Salvador, and Barreiras, with 912, 445, and 20 cases, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The elevated number of congenital hip deformities reflects a public health problem, requiring investments in public policies.

Analysis of the epidemiological profile of congenital hip deformities, 2011-2021 / Análise do perfil epidemiológico das deformidades congênitas de quadril, 2011-2021

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to identify the relevance of hospitalizations for congenital hip deformities in Bahia. Methods: This is a retrospective epidemiological study in public databases. Descriptors in health sciences: "congenital hip dysplasia", "congenital hip dislocation", and "congenital dislocation hip". This is qualitative-quantitative research with the analysis of secondary data and cross-sectional typologies in the databases of the Ministry of Health - Health Information (TABNET), made available by the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS). Results: Bahia was the third Brazilian state with the highest number of hospitalizations, registering 1481 cases. The municipalities in Bahia with the highest prevalence were Itanhém, Salvador, and Barreiras, with 912, 445, and 20 cases, respectively. Conclusions: The elevated number of congenital hip deformities reflects a public health problem, requiring investments in public policies.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar a relevância das internações por deformidades congênitas do quadril na Bahia. Métodos: Este é um estudo epidemiológico retrospectivo, feito em bases de dados públicas. Descritores em ciências da saúde: "displasia congênita de quadril", "Hip Dislocation Congenital" AND "Luxação congênita de quadril". Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualiquantitativa, com análise de dados secundários e tipologia transversal nas bases de dados do Ministério da Saúde — Informações de Saúde (TABNET), disponibilizados pelo Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS). Resultados: A Bahia foi o terceiro estado brasileiro com maior número de internações, registrando 1.481 casos. Os municípios baianos com maiores prevalências foram Itanhém, Salvador e Barreiras, com 912, 445 e 20 casos, respectivamente. Conclusão: O elevado número de deformidades congênitas do quadril reflete um problema de saúde pública, necessitando de investimentos em políticas públicas.