Premium
Ultrasound appearance of the hip joint in newborns during the first week of life
Author(s) -
Sośsnierz Andrzej,
Karel Marek,
Maj Stanislaw,
Kolanko Grzegorz
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/jcu.1870190504
Subject(s) - medicine , ultrasound , natural history , joint (building) , surgery , radiology , architectural engineering , engineering
The frequency of different types of hip joints in newborns was determined on the basis of ultrasound screening examinations performed during the first week of life. A higher percentage (14.1%) of abnormal hip joints were seen in comparison with the groups examined in later weeks of life suggesting the possibility of natural improvement in a number of cases. The more frequent appearance of pathology in girls was confirmed. Further investigations on the natural history of hip joint development in the newborn and on the general principles of screening examinations are needed.