Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH) — Screening & Management
Spectrum: acetabular dysplasia to frank dislocation. Risk factors: breech, female, family history, oligohydramnios. Clinical: Ortolani & Barlow tests in neonates; Galeazzi sign, limited abduction in infants. Imaging: USG (Graf classification) 18 months).
Practised by MCQ
10What is the most significant risk factor for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)?
mcqWhich clinical test is used to assess a reducible dislocated hip in neonates?
mcqAt what age is ultrasound the preferred imaging modality for evaluating developmental dysplasia of the hip?
mcqWhich of the following signs is most indicative of hip dislocation in an older infant?
mcqWhat is the primary management strategy for developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants aged 0-6 months?
mcqIn the Graf classification of hip ultrasound, what does a Type IIa classification indicate?
mcqWhat is the typical follow-up imaging modality for a child with suspected DDH after 6 months of age?
mcqWhich sign is characterized by asymmetric skin folds in the groin area of an infant?
mcqWhat is the recommended management for a child aged 6-18 months with developmental dysplasia of the hip?
mcqWhat is a common long-term consequence of untreated developmental dysplasia of the hip?