Dislocatable hip and dislocated hip in the newborn infant

Attitudes to CDH

“…At that time similar successes had been reported by Barlow (1966), Finlay et al (1967) and Mitchell (1972). More recently, the benefits of the neonatal screening procedure and treatment -especially with the von Rosen splint -were demonstrated by Hansson ( 1980), Tredwell & Bell (1981) and Hansson et al (1983).…”

Evidence-based Management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

“…[34][35][36][37][38][39] These outcome measures have limitations: the study groups were heterogenous, timing of treatment varied, and the presence of AVN was not routinely recorded.…”

Congenital dislocation of the hip in Finland: An epidemiologic analysis of 1035 cases

“…The standard of the examiners varies to some extent. In our experience many babies falling within Finlay group A 3 (Finlay et al 1967) are recommended for treatment. These children have normal hips, but in abduction a "click" of ligamentous origin can be heard.…”