Does selective ultrasound imaging of 'at risk' hips and clinically unstable hips, in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) produce an effective screening programme?

Aim: A 10 year prospective, observational, longitudinal cohort study was undertaken. All clinically unstable hip joints and those with 'risk factors' were selectively screened for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DOH) in a specialised Paediatric Orthopaedic clinic. The main 'risk f...

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Main Author: Paton, Robin William
Published: Lancaster University 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.618306