ECAD Study: Evaluating agreement degree among paediatricians in hip dysplasia assessment by Graf ultrasound method
Isabel Miras Aguilar,
Laura Fidalgo Marrón,
María Pangua Gómez
et al.
Abstract:Introduction:
developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most common musculoskeletal anomaly of childhood. This study analyses paediatrician’s concordance performing hip ultrasound according to Graf's method.
Materials and methods
an analytical cross-sectional study is designed. Patients’ hips are evaluated by Graf´s ultrasound method at 4–6 and 12–16 weeks of age. Demographic characteristics, pregnancy history, factors related to DDH, hip type, and α and β angles are collected. To assess agreement degr… Show more
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