Question 150 · LEK · Skeletal system
Indicate the true statements concerning the screening examination for congenital dysplasia of the hip:
1) it includes physical examination - Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers;
2) Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers are used in neonates and infants under 5 months of age;
3) radiographic assessment of the hips is also used as the screening procedure;
4) ultrasound imaging of the hips is also used as the screening examination;
5) ultrasound examination of the hips is performed between 4 and 6 week of life.
The correct answer is:
2) Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers are used in neonates and infants under 5 months of age;
3) radiographic assessment of the hips is also used as the screening procedure;
4) ultrasound imaging of the hips is also used as the screening examination;
5) ultrasound examination of the hips is performed between 4 and 6 week of life.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 1,4,5.
- C. 1,2,3,5.
- D. 2,3,4,5.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Consider which imaging suits a still cartilaginous infant hip, and up to what age the provocation manoeuvres are reliable.
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