APPROPRIATE USE CRITERIA: DDH: MANAGEMENT FOR GENERALISTS AND REFERRING PHYSICIANS (2022)

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Breech presentation is felt to be a particularly strong risk factor for DDH even in the face of a normal physical exam. Recommendation is for screening ultrasound at 6 weeks and a single AP pelvis radiograph at 6 months:

Risk Factors

Physical Exam Findings

PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS


 
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