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Frequency of developmental dysplasia of the hip in breech-presented Chinese neonates in Hong Kong.
Yau, C H; Choi, K Y; Kwong, N S; Lau, P C; Yuen, M K; Kwok, N C; Chow, Y Y; Siu, Sylvia L Y; Li, K W; Lam, Diana K.
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  • Yau CH; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, 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 / Neonatal Screening / Hip Dislocation, Congenital Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies / Screening_studies Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Newborn / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: En Journal: Hong Kong Med J Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2012 Document type: Article Affiliation country:
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Breech Presentation / Neonatal Screening / Hip Dislocation, Congenital Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies / Screening_studies Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Newborn / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: En Journal: Hong Kong Med J Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2012 Document type: Article Affiliation country: