A 2-year-old girl was presented to a pediatrician with hips clicking without any associated pain. The patient’s mother reported that she had the same problem during her childhood and was managed with a plaster. She also mentioned that her daughter was delivered via breech position just like her. During the gestation, the mother had oligohydramnios. Asymmetrical skin creases were observed after examining the patient’s hips, and movement of the right hip led to a reproducible clunking.
Based on the case presentation and radiographical image (Cover image), the patient was diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hips (DDH). What would be the most appropriate management strategy for this patient? Open reduction Pavlik harness Hip spica Reference : 100 Cases in Orthopaedics and Rheumatology ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While…
