Developmental dysplasia of the hip - Graf type IV

Case contributed by Yusra Sheikh
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right hip click on clinical examination.

Patient Data

Age: Neonate

The left hip is congruent, with a normal alpha angle of 67 degrees and satisfactory acetabular coverage.

The right hip is superiorly dislocated and the acetabulum is severely dysplastic.

Case Discussion

The right hip was reduced and a Pavlik harness was applied after the ultrasound examination. 

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