Infants Should Be Screened For Hip Trouble

Developmental hip dysplasia is the most common congenital defect in newborns. The condition occurs when a hip joint is shallow, unstable or when the joint is dislocated. Infants with the condition are often at risk of developing arthritis of the hip as a young adult. A new study finds that screening all infants for hip dysplasia can significantly decrease their chance of developing early arthritis.

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