December 1, 2025Paediatrics & Child HealthOpen Access

63 Beyond the clinical exam: Assessing the added value of imaging in breech newborns for hip dysplasia screening

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SLSam J. LepineTauranga Hospital CRChristine RacetteUniversity of Chicago CFCaroline ForsytheUniversité Laval

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Retrospective observation finds imaging improves early identification of hip dysplasia in breech infants, suggesting targeted screening is beneficial.

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Imaging significantly enhances detection of hip dysplasia in breech infants, improving care and outcomes.
Among 518 infants, hip radiography identified 15 cases of dysplasia at 6 months, indicating a 7.3% prevalence.
This retrospective observational study analyzed screening methods, including ultrasound and clinical exams, for DDH detection.
Findings recommend reconsideration of routine use of 6-month radiography in breech-presenting infants; targeted imaging benefits high-risk populations.

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Lepine et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69402a8d2d562116f2902824 https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/pxaf116.063

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Retrospective observation finds imaging improves early identification of hip dysplasia in breech infants, suggesting targeted screening is beneficial.

63 Beyond the clinical exam: Assessing the added value of imaging in breech newborns for hip dysplasia screening

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63 Beyond the clinical exam: Assessing the added value of imaging in breech newborns for hip dysplasia screening

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