Risk factors in 130 children suspected with hip dysplasia
Martín Sanz, A.J.; Yubero Pascual, J.; Pedraz García, M.C.; Ortiz Cruz, E.; Salazar Villalobos, V.; Ferrández Portal, L.
Anales Espanoles de Pediatria 35(6): 409-412
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0302-4342 PMID: 1793192 Document Number: 375672
The authors report the result of a statistical study under stake for screening of congenital dislocation of the hip. Several factors was analyzed (season, maternal age, delivery, gestational age, sex, weight). 6.135 newborn child study in 36 months. In 130 (2.1%) baby were suspected congenital dislocation and the traumatological exploration was: 76 baby (58%) were normal; 54 baby (41%) were diagnosed congenital dislocation of hip. The incidence was 0.8% and the rate female/male: 6/1.