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What is the most common risk factor for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)?
What is the most common risk factor for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)?
- Female gender
- No known risk factor (correct)
- Family history
- Breech presentation
Which of the following orthoses is commonly used in the treatment of DDH?
Which of the following orthoses is commonly used in the treatment of DDH?
- Pavlik harness (correct)
- Hip orthosis (HO)
- Von Rosen orthosis
- Craig-Ilfeld Splint
What is the most important factor in the success of DDH treatment?
What is the most important factor in the success of DDH treatment?
- Family history
- Initiation of treatment as soon as possible
- Early diagnosis in the neonatal period (correct)
- Breech presentation
What is the estimated incidence of DDH in Turkey?
What is the estimated incidence of DDH in Turkey?
What is the common point in terms of etiology in all cases of DDH?
What is the common point in terms of etiology in all cases of DDH?
Which of the following is a potential complication of excessive hyperflexion when using the Pavlik harness?
Which of the following is a potential complication of excessive hyperflexion when using the Pavlik harness?
Why has the use of the Frejka pillow been essentially abandoned in North America, despite still being used with reported good results in some areas of Europe?
Why has the use of the Frejka pillow been essentially abandoned in North America, despite still being used with reported good results in some areas of Europe?
What is the primary purpose of the back straps on the Pavlik harness?
What is the primary purpose of the back straps on the Pavlik harness?
Which of the following is a key advantage of the Pavlik harness over the Frejka pillow in the treatment of DDH?
Which of the following is a key advantage of the Pavlik harness over the Frejka pillow in the treatment of DDH?
