Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip MSK Flashcards
1
Q
DDH
A
ball of femur doesn’t articulate well to the acetabulum
2
Q
risk factors
A
female first born family history fanny first - breech fluid low
3
Q
screening
A
Ortolani and Barlow tests are done at the newborn screen and 6 week scereen
4
Q
investigations
A
USS
CXR is first line if over 4.5 months
5
Q
management
A
can self-resolve in 3-6 weeks
pavlik harness
surgery
6
Q
screening for USS
A
first degree relative
36 weeks and breach presentation, do USS at 6 weeks no matter
