Between 2001 and 2016, the mean incidence of hospitalization for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Italy was 2.33 per 100,000 young inhabitants, with females aged 0-4 years most affected.
Observational (n=3,103)
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The mean incidence of hospitalization for developmental dysplasia of the hip in Italy from 2001 to 2016 was 2.33 per 100,000 young inhabitants, primarily affecting young females.
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) includes a broad spectrum of hip abnormalities. DDH requires early diagnosis and treatment; however, no international consensus on screening protocol and treatment is provided in the literature. Epidemiological studies are helpful to understand the national variation of a specific surgical procedure and compare it with that of other countries. Data provided by different countries could allow researchers to provide international guidelines for DDH screening and treatment. Limited data are reported regarding trends of hospitalization for DDH, and no public database is available. The purpose of this study was to estimate annual admissions for DDH in Italian patients from 2001 to 2016, based on the hospitalization reports. Data of this study were collected from the National Hospital Discharge Reports (SDO) reported at the Italian Ministry of Health. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed. From 2001 to 2016, 3103 hospitalizations for DDH were recorded in Italy, with a mean incidence of 2.33 (per 100,000 young inhabitants). Females of the 0-4 years old group represented the majority of patients hospitalized for DDH.
Longo et al. (2021) conducted an observational in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) (n=3,103). Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip was evaluated on Incidence of hospitalization for DDH. Between 2001 and 2016, the mean incidence of hospitalization for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Italy was 2.33 per 100,000 young inhabitants, with females aged 0-4 years most affected.