Epidemiology and Screening of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Europe: A Scoping Review
Emmanuela Dionysia Laskaratou,
Anna Eleftheriades,
Ioannis Sperelakis
et al.
Abstract:Developmental hip dysplasia or developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) includes a wide range of deformities of the hip, such as congenital dysplasia, subluxation, and dislocation. It is usually identified through neonatal screening during the first 6–8 weeks of life. The incidence of DDH ranges from 1–7% in neonates among some populations, but this may vary among different ethnicities and countries. A consensus about the ideal age for screening has not been reached to date. The aim of this study is to summari… Show more
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