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Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH): an evolving science
  1. H BAUCHNER, US Editor

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Over the past decade, the term congenital dislocation of the hip has been changed to developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). This change has occurred because of the important recognition that some infants will have a normal hip examination at birth, but develop hip disease during the first year of life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a guideline for DDH based upon an extensive review of the literature.1 The guideline was …

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