Developmental dysplasia of the hip- Graf type Ia

Case contributed by Ashesh Ishwarlal Ranchod
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Breech presentation, for ultrasound hip screening and exclusion of developmental dysplasia of the hip.

Patient Data

Age: 2 days
Gender: Female

Right hip (normal-type Ia)

  • alpha angle:61o

  • beta angle:53o

Left hip (normal-type Ia)

  • alpha angle:62o

  • beta angle:53o

Case Discussion

Breech presentation and screening request for possible developmental dysplasia of the hip. Ultrasound demonstrated bilateral normal hips (type Ia) based on an alpha angle greater than 60o and a beta angle less than 55o.

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