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Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Case contributed by Yahya Baba
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip.

Patient Data

Age: 1 year
Gender: Female

Bilateral notching with focal irregularities at the superior acetabular margins, which seem somewhat shallow and underdeveloped

Bilateral underdevelopment of the proximal femoral epiphysis without significant displacement

Case Discussion

Radiographic features of a bilateral developmental dysplasia (DDH) of the hip without associated dislocation. The radiographs should not be used for DDH screening before 6 months for the ultrasound allows dynamic imaging, and does not expose to ionizing radiation.

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