Screening of developmental dysplasia of the hip in the newborns

Background: Newborn babies are known to have risk for occurrence developmentaldysplasia of the hip so early clinical screening test is very important to detect thisproblem and prevent further abnormal growth. The aim of this study is to find the rateof occurrence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) among newborn babiesand establish good screening program.Patients and methods: From August to March in AL-KhansaaMaternity and Children Teaching hospitals, newborn babies were examinedclinically using Barlows and ortolani tests for detecting DDH.Results: Only newborn babies out of examined babies had DDH and it wasfound more common among female and more on left side than right side. Female sex,rural residence, first born baby breach, caesarean section positive family history,multiple pregnancy post-mature babies, high birth weight (> g).Conclusion: The occurrence of neonatal DDH is still form a major problem amongnewborn babies causing a lot of morbidity need to follow up to avoid furthercomplicating problem.