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Congenital dysplasia of the hip in northern India

V Kaushal, S P Kaushal, O N Bhakoo

    International Surgery
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed

    Insights

    The incidence of congenital hip dysplasia in Northern India is 0.8%. This study focused on detecting this condition in infants born in two maternity units.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Congenital hip dysplasia (CHD) is a common developmental abnormality.
    • Early detection and treatment of CHD are crucial for preventing long-term complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence of congenital hip dysplasia in infants in Northern India.
    • To assess the effectiveness of detection methods in maternity units.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study conducted in two hospital maternity units in Northern India.
    • Infants screened for congenital hip dysplasia at birth.

    Main Results:

    • The incidence of congenital hip dysplasia was found to be 0.8% among the studied infants.
    • The participating maternity units showed interest in detecting the condition.

    Conclusions:

    • Congenital hip dysplasia occurs in 0.8% of infants in Northern India.
    • Maternity units play a role in the early detection of this condition.

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