Ultrasound of the infant hip: manual fixation is equivalent to Graf’s technique regarding image quality—a randomized trial

Ultrasound of the infant hip: manual fixation is equivalent to Graf’s technique regarding image quality—a randomized trial

Abstract Background In Middle Europe ultrasonography is the standard method used to screen for developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants. Our aim was to determine whether manual fixation of the child is equivalent to Graf’s technique regarding image quality. Methods This randomized trial was con...

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Main Authors: Peter Voitl, Christian Sebelefsky, Sara Hosner, Astrid Woditschka, Susanne Diesner, Andreas Böck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Ultrasonography
Musculoskeletal system
Infant
Hip dislocation
Mass screening
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1392-z

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