ArticleTranslational pediatrics2021
The feasibility of ultrasound Graf method in screening infants and young children with congenital hip dysplasia and follow-up of treatment effect.
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- A stabilization device significantly improves measurement reliability and efficiency of Graf ultrasonography for developmental dysplasia of the hip: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Real-Time Ultrasound Diagnosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Using an Attention-Enhanced YOLOv11 Model.International journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- B-mode ultrasonography and ARFI elastography of articular and peri-articular structures of the hip joint in non-dysplastic and dysplastic dogs as confirmed by radiographic examination.BMC veterinary research · 2023Article
- Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Ibuprofen plus Traction, Reposition, and Hip Spica Cast in the Treatment of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundCongenital hip dysplasia is a common limb deformity in infants and young children. This study aimed to clarify the feasibility of ultrasound Graf method in screening congenital hip dysplasia of infants and young children, and its application value in follow-up treatment.
methodsA total of 1,313 infants and young children with clinically suspected congenital hip dysplasia in our hospital from December 2016 to January 2018 were selected as the participants and were examined by ultrasound Graf method. The acetabulum shape and the measured values of α and β angles of the participants were observed. The development of the hip joint and distribution of congenital hip dysplasia were analyzed, and the treatment effect was followed up.
resultsAmong 1,313 infants and young children with suspected congenital hip dysplasia, the positive rate of congenital hip dysplasia was 6.02% (79/1,313). The lesions were located on both sides in 14 cases, on the left side in 67 cases, and on the right side in 26 cases. The α angle of cases with congenital hip dysplasia was significantly lower than that of normal cases, and the β angle was significantly higher than that of normal cases (P<0.05). Ultrasound follow-up results showed that out of 24 cases who underwent hip abduction exercises, 22 (91.67%) returned to normal, and the remaining 2 returned to normal after Pavlik sling treatment. Among 46 cases treated with Pavlik sling, 42 (91.30%) returned to normal, and the remaining 4 cases returned to normal after closed reduction and plaster fixation. A total of 9 participants underwent plaster fixation after closed reduction, all of which returned to normal.
conclusionsUltrasound Graf method can be used as the first choice for screening infants and young children with congenital hip dysplasia. It can be followed up to observe the clinical treatment effect, and it has high clinical application value.
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