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Which type of DDH involves a complete displacement of the joint with no contact between the original articular surfaces?
Which type of DDH involves a complete displacement of the joint with no contact between the original articular surfaces?
- Dysplasia
- Subluxation
- Dislocation (correct)
- Teratologic hip
What is the characteristic feature of teratologic hip?
What is the characteristic feature of teratologic hip?
- Displacement of the joint with some contact remaining between the articular surfaces
- Complete displacement of the joint with no contact between the original articular surfaces
- Shallow or underdeveloped acetabulum
- Dislocated in utero and irreducible on neonatal exam (correct)
What is the difference between subluxation and dislocation in DDH?
What is the difference between subluxation and dislocation in DDH?
- Subluxation involves partial displacement of the joint while dislocation involves complete displacement (correct)
- Subluxation and dislocation involve no displacement of the joint
- Subluxation involves complete displacement of the joint while dislocation involves partial displacement
- Subluxation and dislocation are the same thing
What is the diagnostic tool used to confirm DDH in infants under 4 months of age?
What is the diagnostic tool used to confirm DDH in infants under 4 months of age?
What is the recommended treatment for DDH?
What is the recommended treatment for DDH?
What are the possible consequences of DDH?
What are the possible consequences of DDH?
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