Neonatalogy Flashcards
What is the recommended method for diagnosing Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) during the newborn period?
a) Ultrasound
b) X-ray
c) Physical examination
d) Blood test
c
Which dynamic tests are commonly used to assess hip stability in infants under three months?
a) X-ray
b) Ultrasound
c) Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers
d) Blood test
c) Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers
At what age are the Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers generally useful in assessing hip stability?
a) Less than 1 month
b) 3 to 6 months
c) 6 to 12 months
d) More than 12 months
a
Which maneuver involves applying a gentle upward force while abducting the hip to assess hip stability?
a) Barlow maneuver
b) Ortolani maneuver
c) Galeazzi sign
d) Pelvic stabilization test
b
The sensation of a palpable “clunk” during the Ortolani test indicates:
a) A stable hip
b) A dislocated hip being reduced into the acetabulum
c) A fractured hip
d) Hip flexion contracture
b) A dislocated hip being reduced into the acetabulum
What is the Galeazzi sign?
a) Asymmetric skinfolds
b) Limited hip abduction
c) Inequality in knee height
d) A fractured hip
c) Inequality in knee height
If the Ortolani or Barlow test is inconclusive at birth, when should the newborn return for follow-up?
a) 1 week
b) 2 weeks
c) 1 month
d) 3 months
b) 2 weeks