HIP JOINT PATHOLOGY IN THE NEONATAL PERIOD

Abstract

The frequency of developmental hip dysplasia among newborns and its change with ultrasound application are presented. The ultrasound estimation of coxofemoral joints in children of the first days of life is resulted and the analysis of conformity of the clinical and ultrasonic data is carried out. The tactical algorithm of screening and monitoring of coxofemoral joints is offered.

Keywords

• developmental hip dysplasia
• ultrasound screening
• newborns