Frequency of developmental dysplasia of the hip in breech-presented Chinese neonates in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Med J
; 18(5): 407-11, 2012 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23018068
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES. To clarify the use of ultrasonography by determining the frequency of developmental dysplasia of the hip among breech-presented Chinese neonates in Hong Kong. DESIGN. Prospective case series. SETTING. Regional hospital, Hong Kong. PATIENTS. All breech-presented Chinese neonates born during January 2008 to June 2009 were included (except premature neonates). They were examined clinically from birth till the age of 1 year. Ultrasound of the hips was performed at the age of 2 weeks, and X-ray of the pelvis at the age of 1 year. RESULTS. A total of 209 breech-presented neonates were born during the study period; 110 neonates completed all necessary investigations and follow-up. Among the latter, there were three neonates with developmental dysplasia of the hip warranting treatment, which amounted to a frequency of 2.7%. CONCLUSION. Developmental dysplasia of the hip among breech-presented Chinese babies is only slightly less common than in corresponding populations in other regions in the world. Since early diagnosis is important, ultrasonography screening in high-risk cases such as those with breech presentation may be useful.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Breech Presentation
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Neonatal Screening
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Hip Dislocation, Congenital
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Hong Kong Med J
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country: