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[Congenital hip dislocation. The clinico-echographic correlations]
V Di Giandomenico1, L Manes, C Delle Monache
1Istituto di Scienze Radiologiche, Università, Chieti.
Insights
Ultrasound (US) of the hip effectively screens for early hip alterations in infants. This method is a valuable alternative to traditional approaches when interventions like plastering or surgery are needed.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric orthopedics
- Diagnostic imaging
Context:
- Hip abnormalities are common in infants.
- Early detection is crucial for effective treatment.
- Conventional screening methods have limitations.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the utility of hip ultrasonography (US) in infants.
- To assess the correlation between clinical findings and sonographic results.
- To determine if US can serve as an effective screening tool.
Summary:
- This study assessed hip ultrasonography (US) in 200 infants (9 days to 8 months old) using Graf's method.
- Clinical-sonographic correlation demonstrated US's ability to detect early hip alterations.
- US proved effective in identifying morphological and functional hip changes.
Impact:
- Ultrasonography (US) is a valuable screening tool for infant hip conditions.
- US offers a valid alternative to conventional methods, especially when interventions are necessary.
- Early detection via US can guide timely treatment decisions, potentially avoiding more invasive procedures.
Abstract:
The authors report their experience with US of the hip in 200 children aged 9 days to 8 months. All the children previously were under-gone physical examination. The sonographic study was carried out with Graf's method. The clinical-sonographic correlation proves the utility of US as a screening method able to show early morphological and functional alterations in the hip. US is thus suggested as a valid alternative to conventional methods to use in those cases where either plastering or surgery is required.