Fitch Robert D
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
N C Med J. 2014 Mar-Apr;75(2):142-5. doi: 10.18043/ncm.75.2.142.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a significant cause of disability in children and young adults. Early detection of this condition allows for nonoperative treatment, but the efficacy of DDH screening programs has not been clearly established. This article discusses the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of DDH.
发育性髋关节发育不良(DDH)是儿童和青年致残的一个重要原因。早期发现这种情况可进行非手术治疗,但DDH筛查项目的效果尚未明确确立。本文讨论了超声在DDH诊断和管理中的作用。