Motta Giovanna,  Chiovatto Alessandra,  Chiovatto Eduardo,  Rocha Lucas,  Abdala João,  Iared Wagner

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-004 (S)

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the designation given to a spectrum of structural changes in the developing hip. Ultrasound is the preferred imaging method for screening this condition in newborns and children under 1 year old. Pubofemoral distance (PFD) has been proposed as a new screening method for developmental dysplasia of the hip. The aim of this study is to assess the accuracy of PFD for developmental dysplasia of the hip using the Graf method as reference standard. Read More

Authors:  Motta Giovanna , Chiovatto Alessandra , Chiovatto Eduardo , Rocha Lucas , Abdala João , Iared Wagner

Keywords:  Ultrasound, Hip dysplasia, Pubofemoral distance