The risk of DDH between breech and cephalic-delivered neonates using Graf ultrasonography

ConclusionIt appears that there is an actual difference in the incidence of DDH between breech-delivered and cephalic-delivered neonates, although the difference may be less significant than previously considered. The majority of the breech-delivered neonates that were initially considered as pathological (Phase 1) are, in fact, healthy. This is ascertained in subsequent ultrasound examinations conducted in later phases (Phases 2 –4), when the incidence of pathological cases decreases. This could be attributed to potential different maturation pattern between these groups.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research