Congenital dislocation of the hip in Norway. Late diagnosis CDH in the years 1970 to 1974

A survey of 274 late detected cases of CDH born in the years 1970--74 is presented. The incidence of late cases in southeast Norway was calculated to 2.2 per 1 000 live births. The hips of all patients were examined at birth, the majority by trained pediatricians, without disclosing any hip affections. 86% were females. Only 6.9% were delivered in the breech position. One-half of the patients had luxation (20%) or subluxation (30%), the rest had dysplasia without dislocation. In 19% both hips were involved. The low incidence of breech presentations in late CDH-cases compared with the incidence among neonatal cases (15.7%) point to some etiological differences. It seems that we in Norway have two types of CDH, one caused by joint laxity and detectable at birth and another, not present at birth, with progressive dysplasia of the hip and dislocation developing during the first year of life.     

Ultrasonographic evaluation of breech presentation as a risk factor for hip dysplasia

In order to gain more information of breech position as a risk factor for congenital hip dysplasia or dislocation, the hips of 408 newborns delivered in the breech position were examined by ultrasound. Clinical examination was performed by both experienced paediatricians and orthopaedic surgeons. The infants were re-examined by ultrasound at 2–3 months of age. Twenty-five newborns (6.1%) had neonatal hip instability. Breech presentation as a risk factor was confirmed, with first borns, breech position with extended knees, and high birthweight as special high-risk groups. Ultrasound showed subluxation in most of the unstable hips. The main benefit of using ultrasound was that direct visualization permitted more reliable evaluation, especially when the clinical findings were uncertain. Normal ultrasound findings in false positive and uncertain Ortolani tests reduced the frequency of unnecessary treatment. Because ultrasound was used in follow-up, the need of radiography was reduced. There were no late-detected cases of hip dysplasia or dislocation, indicating that routine follow-up is not necessary in breech infants with normal hips at birth, provided that the neonatal screening is optimal.     

Auditing hip ultrasound screening of infants at increased risk of developmental dysplasia of the hip.

BACKGROUND: Clinical examination, while useful, has been shown to be insufficient as the sole screening method in infants. Ultrasound examination at 8 weeks in high risk infants is an integral part of the screening process in some units. AIMS: To show the efficiency of hip sonography in detection of developmental dysplasia of the hips in those without clinically dislocated hips. METHODS: All infants born at the National Maternity Hospital between January 1994 and December 2001 were included. All those with clinically dislocated hips were treated by a Pavlik harness and referred for follow up to a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon. An 8 week hip ultrasound scan was performed for those infants with stable hips on examination but who met the following criteria: (1) a first degree relative with congenital dislocation of hips; (2) breech presentation at birth; and (3) a persistent "click" at birth in an otherwise stable hip. RESULTS: During the period of study a total of 52 893 infants were born in the National Maternity Hospital. Based on the criteria above, 5485 hip ultrasound scans were performed. Of those scanned, 18 (0.33%) were found to have dislocated hips and 153 (2.78%) to have dysplasic hips. The 18 infants with dislocation were treated with Pavlik harness; the remaining 153 were followed up by serial ultrasound examinations but did not require active intervention. CONCLUSIONS: Among the population of infants at increased risk of developmental dysplasia of the hip, the hip screening programme identified 18 cases among 5485 infants; a rate of 3.2 per 1000. Hip sonography is therefore worthwhile.     

Ultrasound hip joint screening in newborn infants. Correlation of anamnestic risk factors and hip dysplasia]

BACKGROUND: Congenital dysplasia of the hip (CDH) is the most frequent inborn deformity of the locomotor apparatus. Hereditary, pelvic respectively breech presentation or abdominal delivery, premature as well as post-term birth and twin pregnancy are considered to be anamnestic risk factors for congenital dysplasia of the hip. The results of ultrasound hip screening from July 87 until December 94 are presented with special regard to the correlation of these risk factors and the occurrence of pathologic hips. PATIENTS: 19 different orthopaedic surgeons examined the hips of 3739 newborns (female: 1837-49.1%; male: 1902-50.9%) by ultrasound (screening). 96% of the examinations were performed within a period of 5 days after birth, in a few cases the babies were up to 19 days old. METHOD: The ultrasound examinations, the assessment of the echograms and classification into types of hip were performed according to Graf's technique. Two types of ultrasonographs were used: SL-1, Siemens--5 MHz scanner; LSC 7500, Picker--7.5 MHz scanner). All investigations were assessed retrospectively over the period of time with the help of documentation forms (data of newborn baby, case history, clinical and sonographical findings, kind of therapy and procedure) and statistically checked (program SPSS 7.5, Chi-Quadrate-Test, logistic regression). RESULTS: In 239 children (6.4%) we found hips required therapy respectively control investigations (type IIa, alpha < 55 degrees or worse; Graf's classification). For the entire group we achieved the following types of hips (right/left side): Ia--214 (5.7%)/224 (6.0%); Ib--2069 (55.3%)/2008 (53.7%); IIa (> or = 55 degrees)--1318 (35.3%)/1322 (35.4%); IIa (< 55 degrees)--65 (1.7%)/74 (2.0%); IIc--45 (1.2%)/71 (1.9%); D--18 (0.5%)/30 (0.8%); IIIa--8 (0.2%)/7 (0.2%); IIIb--1 (< 0.1%)/2 (0.1%); IV--1 (< 0.1%)/1 (< 0.1%). With regard to the risk factors the distribution was as follows: hereditary--302 babies (8.1%), pelvic respectively breech presentation--149 (4%), abdominal delivery--359 (6.5%), premature birth--188 (5.0%), post-term birth--164 (4.4%), twin pregnancy--73 (2%). CONCLUSIONS: In newborn babies with cases of hip dysplasia in their family (heredity) and pelvic respectively breech presentation at birth we found a significant higher rate (p < 0.05) of hips required therapy respectively control investigations (type IIa, alpha < 55 degrees or worse; Graf's classification). Also, for girls and the left hip a significant higher rate was achieved. A correlation of the other mentioned risk factors abdominal delivery, premature and post-term birth as well as twin pregnancy was not evident.     

Successful screening for neonatal hip instability in Australia

OBJECTIVE: Australian screening programmes for congenital dislocation of the hip (CDH) are characterized by lower neonatal hip instability (NHI) detection rates than more successful international programmes. Through creating a quality, accountable clinical screening programme for NHI detection, the present study aimed to establish the true incidence of NHI in Australian babies and to eliminate 'late diagnosed' CDH. METHODS: Doctors responsible for routine neonatal care were made accountable for NHI detection and examined 5166 consecutive live births in the first days of life between 1989 and 2000. Techniques for clinical NHI detection were taught, and doctors practised with teaching-mannequins. Paediatricians clinically determined true positive NHI cases and managed them for a 12-month period. Peer review of NHI detection rates was introduced to encourage accountability. Surveillance for 'late diagnosed' CDH occurred regularly through a variety of methods. RESULTS: One hundred babies with NHI were detected (19.4 per 1000): 77% were female; 26% were breech presentation, 25% had a family history of hip instability; and all received some form of splinting. Follow up for 85% of these babies at 12 months revealed no significant complications. Extensive searching has revealed no baby with 'late diagnosed' CDH from the study population in 12 years. One baby commenced treatment late (at 4 months) because of a failure of process following early NHI detection. CONCLUSIONS: The true incidence of NHI in Australia is > or =19 per 1000 births. Successful clinical CDH screening programmes using primary care doctors can be created and might eliminate 'late diagnosed' CDH.     

Selective ultrasound screening for developmental hip dysplasia: effect on management and late detected cases. A prospective survey during 1991–2006

Background

Early treatment is considered essential for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), but the choice of screening strategy is debated.

Objective

We evaluated the effect of a selective ultrasound (US) screening programme.

Materials and methods

All infants born in a defined region during 1991–2006 with increased risk of developmental dysplasia of the hip, i.e. clinical hip instability, breech presentation, congenital foot deformities or a family history of DDH, underwent US screening at age 1–3 days. Severe sonographic dysplasia and dislocatable/dislocated hips were treated with abduction splints. Mild dysplasia and pathological instability, i.e. not dislocatable/dislocated hips were followed clinically and sonographically until spontaneous resolution, or until treatment became necessary. The minimum observation period was 5.5 years.

Results

Of 81,564 newborns, 11,539 (14.1%) were identified as at-risk, of whom 11,190 (58% girls) were included for further analyses. Of the 81,564 infants, 2,433 (3.0%) received early treatment; 1,882 (2.3%) from birth and 551 (0.7%) after 6 weeks or more of clinical and sonographic surveillance. An additional 2,700 (3.3%) normalised spontaneously after watchful waiting from birth. Twenty-six infants (0.32 per 1,000, 92% girls, two from the risk group) presented with late subluxated/dislocated hips (after 1 month of age). An additional 126 (1.5 per 1,000, 83% girls, one from the risk group) were treated after isolated late residual dysplasia. Thirty-one children (0.38 per 1,000) had surgical treatment before age 5 years. Avascular necrosis was diagnosed in seven of all children treated (0.27%), four after early and three after late treatment.

Conclusion

The first 16 years of a standardised selective US screening programme for developmental dysplasia of the hip resulted in acceptable rates of early treatment and US follow-ups and low rates of late subluxated/dislocated hips compared to similar studies.     

The diagnosis and management of congenital dislocation of the hip

Congenital dislocation of the hip (CDH) or developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common condition that encompasses a spectrum of pathology affecting the neonatal hip. Clinical signs of instability may be difficult to detect at birth using the Barlow Ortolani test. A clear imperative is to make an early diagnosis since delay after 3 months is synonymous with the necessity for surgery and also leads to a compromised prognosis. There is considerable controversy about clinical screening for DDH or ultrasound screening, either comprehensive or selective. Risk factors – such as breech presentation, oligohydramnios and talipes – are well known and there is some evidence that selective screening for these babies with ultrasound may assist diagnosis. The incidence of neonatal hip instability is around 15–20 per 1000 live births but that of established dislocation 1–2 per 1000 live births in unscreened cohorts. The usual early treatment is with the Pavlik harness but after 3 months, surgery – either an open or closed reduction – is necessary and in some surgically untreated children, secondary procedures such as pelvic osteotomy are necessary.     

痉挛性脑瘫髋关节发育异常的外科治疗

脑性瘫痪简称脑瘫,是目前导致全世界儿童肢体残疾的主要疾病之一.痉挛性脑瘫以锥体系受损为主,继发性肌肉骨骼问题已成为其研究热点,其中髋关节发育不良及髋关节脱位在行走不能及严重型痉挛性脑瘫患儿中发生率越来越高.患儿出生时髋关节一般正常,约2岁左右开始出现股骨头外侧偏移为特征的髋关节发育不良,约4～12岁可发展为髋关节半脱位或脱位,约25％～75％的病例最终进展为影响日常生活的疼痛性、退行性髋关节炎.外科手术治疗配合系统的康复训练,可以改善痉挛性脑瘫儿童的步态和姿势,维持髋关节功能,提高其生活质量和社会参与度.本文就痉挛性脑瘫继发髋关节发育异常的术前评估、外科手术方式的选择、预后等研究进展进行综述.     

人体位固定治疗先天性髋脱位

目的 探讨上儿先天怀髋脱位闭合复位后不同固定方式的治疗经验。方法 对１９８２～１９９０年采用闭合复位治疗的３９３例患儿（５８９个髋）做平均１２年的随访。结果 ５８９个髋，１８５个发生股骨头坏死，占３１．４％，其中蛙式位支架固定９８个髋，４５个发生，占４５．９％；人体位支架固定４６８个髋，１３６个发生，占２９．１％；人体位石膏裤固定２３个髋，４个发生，占１７．４％。结论 人体位固定能有效地减少股骨头     

婴幼儿发育性髋关节异常的早期诊断

目的 报道采用超声波髋关节检查技术诊断新生儿和小婴儿发育性髋关节异常(DDH)和早期处理的初步经验。方法 2002年4月～2002年9月，391例临床怀疑DDH，年龄小于l岁的婴幼儿在上海儿童医学中心接受了超声波髋关节检查，其中男193例(49．4％)，女198例(50．6％)。最小年龄5d，最大年龄354d。其中新生儿24例(6．14％)，2个月婴儿52例(13．30％)，3个月婴儿54例(13．81％)，4～6个月婴儿164例(41．94％)，6～12个月婴儿97例(24．81％)。参照Graf等分类方法，检查者被分为五类，其中髋关节发育不良、髋关节半脱位和髋关节全脱位者定为DDH。髋关节发育不成熟者采取随访观察。年龄小于6个月的DDH接受了早期Pavlik吊带治疗，并采用超声波跟踪，决定治疗的终止或改动。结果 300例超声波检查正常，91例超声波检查阳性，其中42例诊断为DDH。接受随访的35例髋关节发育不成熟病例中，29例自行恢复。Pavlik吊带治疗在小于6个月DDH婴幼儿中成功率为91．67％。结论 采用超声波髋关节诊断技术可以早期发现新生儿和小婴儿DDH，并施行早期治疗，可以提高DDH在儿童期的治愈率，减少漏诊病例，简化治疗，提高疗效。     

Ultrasound screening of high-risk infants. A method to increase early detection of congenital dysplasia of the hip.

Congenital dysplasia of the hip (CDH) continues to be missed by routine physical screening examinations in the early months when treatment is most effective. Real-time ultrasonography (US) is valuable in the detection of CDH in the young infant. We performed a prospective study to evaluate one US screening strategy that targets a select "high-risk newborn" population at risk for CDH aiming to increase the early diagnosis of this condition. From 1772 consecutive births at one hospital, we identified 97 (5.5%) newborns with risk factors for CDH: breech delivery, 73 babies; family history, 26 babies; postural abnormalities, five babies; and oligohydramnios, four babies. Eleven newborns had two risk factors. We studied 69 of these newborns with US. There were four cases of CDH in this group. Three of these babies had completely normal pediatric physical examination results at the time of the US study (at 14, 75, and 100 days, respectively) despite dysplasia diagnosed by US. All were successfully treated with a harness as outpatients. We conclude that a screening program entailing identification and subsequent US of the hip of newborns with specific physical and historical risk factors for CDH increases early diagnosis. Further analysis suggests this approach is cost-effective.     

Perinatal hip assessment in very low birth weight infants

Fifty healthy low birth weight infants (<1500 g) without risk factors for congenital hip dysplasia (CHD) were examined by ultrasonography (100 hips) at 40 weeks corrected age and controlled at 3 months postnatal age. Sonographic assessment was performed using the classification of Graf. A physiological delay of hip maturation was observed in 10% of the patients (type IIa). At follow-up all of them had normal hip morphology without any pathological finding. Our results suggest that prematurity alone should not be considered a risk factor for CHD.     

Developmental dysplasia of the hip: a new approach to incidence

OBJECTIVE: The controversy over the incidence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) stems mainly from an ambiguity of criteria for defining a genuinely pathologic neonatal hip. In this study, we evaluate an algorithm we devised for the treatment of DDH, for its ability to identify those neonatal hips which, if left untreated, would develop any kind of dysplasia and, therefore, are to be included in the determination of DDH incidence. METHODS: Clinical and ultrasonographic examinations for DDH were performed on 18 060 consecutive neonatal hips at 1 to 3 days of life. Newborns with skeletal deformities, neurologic/muscular disorders, and neural tube defects were excluded. Hips that featured any type of sonographic pathology were reexamined at 2 or 6 weeks, depending on the severity of the findings. Only hips in which the initial pathology was not improved or had deteriorated were treated; all others were examined periodically until the age of 12 months. RESULTS: Sonographic screening of 18 060 hips detected 1001 instances of deviation from normal, indicating a sonographic DDH incidence of 55.1 per 1000. However, only 90 hips remained abnormal and required treatment, indicating a true DDH incidence of 5 per 1000 hips. All the others evolved into normal hips, and no additional instances of DDH were found on follow-up throughout the 12 months. CONCLUSIONS: The implementation of our protocol enables us to distinguish two categories of neonatal hip pathology: one that eventually develops into a normal hip (essentially sonographic DDH); and another that will deteriorate into a hip with some kind of dysplasia, including full dislocation (true DDH). This approach seems to allow for a better-founded definition of DDH, for an appropriate determination of its incidence, for decision-making regarding treatment, and for assessment of the cost-effectiveness of screening programs for the early detection of DDH.     

The breech presentation and the vertex presentation following an external version represent risk factors for neonatal hip instability

The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and type of hip-joint instability and the frequency of hip dislocation requiring treatment in neonates who had been lying in the breech presentation and were delivered vaginally after an external version or by caesarean section, and to compare them with neonates who were naturally in the vertex presentation. Breech presentations without ongoing labour were subjected to an attempted external version and, in cases where this proved unsuccessful or where labour had started, to deliver by caesarean section. None of the breech presentations was vaginally delivered. The anterior-dynamic ultrasound method was used to assess the hip-joint status of the neonates. Out of 6571 foetuses, 257 were in breech presentation after 36 wk of pregnancy. Sixty-two were vaginally delivered following an external version to vertex presentation and 195 were delivered by caesarean section, 75 of these following unsuccessful attempts to perform a version. Treatment for congenital hip-joint dislocation was performed on 0.2%. Out of the breech presentations, 1.0% of those delivered by caesarean section were treated, while in those with vaginal delivery following an external version the treatment frequency was 3.2%. No case of late diagnosed hip dislocation was recorded. Significant differences in frequency of hip-joint instability and treatment were found between (i) neonates delivered in breech presentation and those delivered with vertex presentation, (ii) infants delivered in vertex presentation, naturally or after successful version, and (iii) those delivered by caesarean section with or without attempted external version and those delivered with vortex presentation.     

Developmental dysplasia of the hip. A population-based comparison of ultrasound and clinical findings

Clinical and ultrasound findings were compared in 3613 newborns examined for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) within 48 hours of delivery. Clinical and sonographic hip stability was described as stable, borderline unstable, dislocatable or dislocated, and the morphology on ultrasound as normal, immature or dysplastic. Persistent clinical or sonographic dislocatability or dislocation. major dysplasia or minor dysplasia combined with an unstable femoral head were indications for early treatment. A total of 123 (3.4%) infants were subjected to early treatment. of which 55 (45%) fulfilled the criteria for treatment on both clinical and ultrasound examinations, 52 (42%) were treated on the basis of ultrasound findings alone, and 16 (13%) on the basis of clinical findings alone. Thirty percent of the infants with clinically dislocated or dislocatable hips were judged to have stable or just borderline unstable hips on the first clinical examination. Of 486 (13.5%) infants with sonographically immature or minor dysplastic but stable hips, 472 (97%) normalized spontaneously, while treatment was initiated in 14 (3%) of them at 1-3 months of age because of lack of sonographic improvement. Only one infant presented with late DDH during an observation period of 3 years. Accepting sonographic dysplasia as a criterion for early splinting may result in a treatment rate which is almost twice the rate based on clinical criteria, but late dislocation may be virtually eliminated.     

发育性髋关节脱位手术保留和重建髋关节功能的治疗策略

目的 探讨发育性髋关节脱位保留和重建髋关节功能的治疗原则与策略.方法 收集1998年1月至2007年2月在我院治疗的有完整资料的DDH 64例(79髋),年龄11个月～12岁11个月,平均5.35岁.按T(o)nnis分度:I度22髋、Ⅱ度18髋、Ⅲ度15髋,Ⅳ度11髋.根据不同的年龄和脱位类型,采用术前充分牵引、内收肌松解等措施,有效降低髋关节周围肌肉的张力,然后择期施行I期综合手术治疗.采用Salter或Pembenon手术.术中注意保留、恢复和重建髋关节周围的动力肌(缝匠肌、阔筋膜张肌、股直肌、髂腰肌、臀肌等).术后晚负重、有规律地髋关节功能锻炼.结果 本组病例在门诊获得随访,时间23个月～9年10个月,平均6年8个月.术后疗效的评价临床采用Mckay标准,优64髋(81%),良9髋(11%),一般6髋(7.5%),优良率92%.X线片采用Severin标准,优62髋(78%),良I B9髋(11%),良Ⅱ3髋(3.8%),一般5髋(6 0A),优良率92.8%.结论 手术治疗发育性髋关节脱位时,采取术前降低髋关节的压力,术中重建髋关节功能.术后晚负重和规律性地功能锻炼等策略,有效的保留和恢复髋关节功能,明显的提高患儿的生活质量,是手术治疗发育性髋关节脱位比较理想的方法.     

发育性髋关节脱位发病相关因素的研究进展

发育性髋关节脱位(developmental dislocation of the hip,DDH)是小儿骨科常见的疾病、严重危害儿童健康.髋关节发育不良包括髋臼发育不良、髋关节半脱位及全脱位等病理类型.导致该病发病的常见因素包括:阳性家族史、性别、臀位生产、不正确的襁褓方式和母体激素水平等.但是具体病因尚不明确.本文从DDH的发病率、DDH的危险因素、激素对DDH的影响、DDH的易感基因4个方面综述了DDH的研究现状,从而进一步探讨DDH的发病因素.     

Echotomography diagnosis of congenital hip dysplasia. Experience with 1120 cases

The congenital hip dysplasia is based on an abnormal acetabular rim, with pathologic capsula and ligaments. These pathologic structures can lead to the subtotal or total dislocation of the hips. In newborns the joint cartilaginous structures, can be visualized by sonography and it is possible to diagnose the different grade of dysplasia. Our series, in part previously selected, consist in 1120 joints. The results in newborns up to 3 months of age are: normal joints 79.5%, immature 10.7%, pathologic 9.8%. After 3 months of age: normal joints 93%, dysplastic 5.2%, subdislocated 0.6%, dislocated 1.2%. In all the cases we used the morphologic Graf technique and in newborns also the dynamic examination according to Novick to precise the minimal degree of the instability of the hips. Sonography permits an early diagnosis of hip dysplasia without false positive or negative results.     

Congenital dislocation of the hip: early and late diagnosis and management compared.

During the decade 1970-9, 23 002 infants born in the University of Bristol Department of Obstetrics were examined for congenital dislocation of the hip by junior members of the paediatric staff on the first day of life and again on discharge from hospital. Suspected hip abnormality was checked by a senior member of the staff on the same day. A total of 445 (1.9%) infants were found to have a hip abnormality in the neonatal period. Immediate treatment in an abduction splint was undertaken, usually six weeks for dislocatable hips and 12 weeks for dislocated hips. Routine follow up included clinical and radiological examination at six, 12, 24, and 60 months. Altogether 90% completed the 12 month, 85% the 24 month, and 76% the 60 month checks. Five infants (1.1%) required further orthopaedic treatment (adductor tenotomy and abduction splinting) but no major surgery was necessary, nor was avascular necrosis encountered. The radiological results were excellent. Every effort (1970-84) was also made to identify all cases of late congenital dislocation of the hip diagnosed after the neonatal period in infants born to women in Avon during the same decade (n = 103 431). Ninety one cases were detected (0.88 per 1000 births), 10 in the university cohort (0.44 per 1000) and 81 in the non-university group (1.00 per 1000) (P less than 0.01). Seven of 10 in the former group required open surgery and in seven the radiological outcome at follow up was moderate or poor. The early and late diagnosed groups are compared in respect of perinatal factors and management. It is possible to detect most cases of congenital dislocation of the hip at birth and treat them safely and successfully.     

发育性髋关节脱位Dega骨盆截骨术并发症原因分析

目的探讨Dega骨盆截骨术治疗发育性髋关节脱位并发症的发生原因。方法回顾性分析2001年12月至2006年12月采用Dega骨盆截骨术治疗的发育性髋关节脱位病例59例（72髋），对其并发症情况进行分析。结果59例（72髋）中，发生并发症7例（7髋），其中3髋出现股骨头缺血性坏死，均为男性，并有闭合复位病史，手术年龄均小于2岁；3髋发生半脱位，1髋为髂骨截骨部位嵌入骨块移位，1髋为髂骨截骨远端下翻不充分，1髋为再脱位术后关节囊不能紧缩缝合；1髋活动受限，与髂骨截骨远端下翻过多及股骨短缩不充分有关。结论Dega骨盆截骨术发生并发症的原因主要与术前对髋关节脱位的病理变化了解不充分，术中没有掌握好髂骨截骨要领及头臼压力过大有关。