The Prevalence and Treatment of Hip Dysplasia in Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)

Conclusions: Our study demonstrates a higher prevalence of hip dysplasia in patients with PWS than previously documented. The age at which hip dysplasia develops remains unknown; therefore, we recommend an ultrasound screening for all infants with PWS at 6 weeks of age and subsequent radiographic studies at 1, 2, 5, 10, and 15 years of age to allow for early diagnosis and intervention. Level of Evidence: Level III—retrospective comparative study.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Hip Source Type: research