Clinical significance of asymmetric skin folds in the medial thigh for the infantile screening of developmental dysplasia of the hip

The presence of asymmetric skin folds in the medial thigh (ASM) is often used as one of the screening items for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). However, few studies have evaluated the clinical relevance of ASM in DDH.

Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - March 19, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Michael Seungcheol Kang, Geun Won Han, Minjae Kam, Soo-Sung Park Tags: Original Article Source Type: research