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Developmental Hip Dysplasia (DHD)%u2022 Dysplasia of the hip causing neonatal hip instabilityDefinition:Formerly known as congenital dislocation of the hip%u2022 Asymmetrical gluteal or thigh skin folds%u2022 Limb length discrepancies%u2022 Limitation of hip abductionPresentation:%u2022 More common in female infants%u2022 Breech presentation increases riskRisk factors:%u2022 Barlow test: attempts to dislocate the femoral head%u2022 Ortolani test: attempts to relocate a dislocated femoral head%u2022 Ultrasound scan of the hipsDiagnostic tests:%u2022 Age <6 months: Pelvic harness%u2022 Age >6 months and failed bracing: SurgeryManagement:
