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Lee WC, Kao HK, Wang SM, Yang WE, Chang CH, Kuo KN. Cold Weather as a Risk Factor for Late Diagnosis and Surgery for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2022; 104:115-122. [PMID: 34793368 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.21.00460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Newborn hip screening aims to prevent the late diagnosis of and subsequent surgical procedures for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Weather may affect how parents swaddle their babies in early life, but weather has never been formally regarded as a risk factor in hip screening. This study investigates the association between the incidence of surgically treated DDH and the outdoor temperature. METHODS Surgical procedures for late-diagnosed DDH were investigated in 12 birth-year cohorts (1999 to 2010) using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. The number of children who underwent a DDH-related surgical procedure between 6 months and 5 years of age per total live births was evaluated as an outcome of hip screening. Trend and regression analyses were used to determine the association between the incidence of surgically treated DDH and birth year, birth month, and the temperature during the birth month and first 3 months of life. RESULTS The mean incidence of surgically treated DDH was 0.48 per 1,000 live births (1,296 surgically treated patients per 2,712,002 live births). The incidence of surgically treated DDH among babies born in winter months (0.70 per 1,000) was significantly higher than that among babies born in summer months (0.32 per 1,000), and it was significantly correlated with mean temperature in the first 3 months of life (r2 = 0.91; p < 0.0001) and birth month (r2 = 0.68; p < 0.001). Multivariable regression revealed that external temperature in the first 3 months of life was the most significant factor (β = -0.034 [95% confidence interval, -0.042 to -0.022]; p < 0.001) for the incidence of surgically treated DDH (adjusted r2 = 0.485). The trend of seasonal differences remained the same throughout the study years following implementation of the hip-screening policy. CONCLUSIONS As the incidence of surgically treated DDH is the ultimate outcome of newborn hip screening, cold weather should be regarded as a risk factor and should be incorporated into future screening programs. Weather patterns of different geographical areas should be studied to determine if children born in the winter are at an increased risk for requiring a surgical procedure for DDH, and newborn hip-screening programs should be revised accordingly. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Wei Chun Lee
- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Fan Y, Li W, Wu Y, Li R, Hong G, Li Z, Chen L, Fang H, Zhou C, He W, Chen Z. The association the patient-reported outcomes after periacetabular osteotomy with radiographic features: a short-term retrospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:718. [PMID: 34924013 PMCID: PMC8684642 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02858-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is an effective treatment for patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). PAO has been widely used in China, but few follow-up outcomes have been reported in the international community. Moreover, the risk factors affecting patient-reported outcomes have not been discussed in recent studies. In this study, patient-reported outcomes after PAO were reported, and risk factors affecting patient-reported outcomes were analyzed. METHODS Patients who underwent PAO for DDH from January 2014 to January 2020 were selected as the study subjects, and 66 hips were included in the analysis after screening (59 patients, with an average follow-up time of 3.01 years). The Harris Hip Score (HHS) and International Hip Outcome Instrument-12 (iHOT-12) were used to assess hip function and patient quality of life. The changes of preoperative and latest follow-up HHSs less than 9 were defined as symptomatic hips, that is, an adverse outcome; otherwise, the score indicates preserved hips. Also, the changes of preoperative and latest follow-up iHOT-12 were defined as symptomatic hips and preserved hips. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to predict the risk factors influencing the patient-reported outcomes, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed on the risk factors to determine their sensitivity, specificity and cutoff value. RESULTS Clinical outcome analysis demonstrates marked improvements in patient-reported outcomes. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that when the postoperative LCEA was > 38°, adverse outcomes were much more likely. However, a Tönnis angle of - 10° to 0° was a protective factor. In addition, hips with fair or poor joint congruency were more likely to develop negative outcomes. The ROC curve analysis showed that the optimal thresholds for the LCEA and Tönnis angles used to predict outcomes after PAO were 38.2° and - 9°, respectively. Based on the results of the ROC curve analysis, among hips with poor or fair joint congruency preoperatively treated by surgeons who obtained the improper postoperative LCEAs and Tönnis angles, bad patient-reported outcomes will most likely be obtained. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate marked improvements in patient-reported outcomes. Among hips with preoperative excellent or good joint congruency treated by experienced surgeons who obtain the proper postoperative LCEA and Tönnis angles, good patient-reported outcomes can be expected.
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- Yinuo Fan
- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Candidate, Research Fellow, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
- Institute of Orthopedics, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Jichang Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Joint Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, NO. 261 Longxi Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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DEN H, Ito J, Kokaze A. Epidemiology of developmental dysplasia of the hip: analysis of Japanese national database. J Epidemiol 2021; 33:186-192. [PMID: 34380918 PMCID: PMC9939923 DOI: 10.2188/jea.je20210074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BackgroundDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a cluster of hip development disorders that affects infants. The incidence of DDH-related dislocation (DDH-dislocation) is reportedly 0.1-0.3%; however, the nationwide incidence of DDH-dislocation in Japan has not been previously reported. The primary aim of this study was to report the nationwide incidence of DDH-dislocation in Japan using the National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups of Japan (NDB), and to examine its regional variation across Japan.MethodsThis was a retrospective birth cohort study using the NDB. Data on patients born between 2011 and 2013 and assigned DDH-dislocation-related disease codes during 2011-2018 were extracted. Among these, patients who underwent treatment for DDH-dislocation between 2011 and 2018 were defined as patients with DDH-dislocation.ResultsAcross the 2011, 2012, and 2013 birth cohorts, 2367 patients were diagnosed with DDH-dislocation, yielding the nationwide incidence of 0.076%. Region-specific incidence rates were almost similar across Japan. Secondary analyses revealed that 273 (11.5%) patients were diagnosed at the age of ≥1 year. The effect of birth during the cold months on the incidence of DDH-dislocation was significant (relative risk [RR]=1.89, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.75-2.06). The risk of DDH-dislocation among girls was approximately seven times higher than that among boys.ConclusionsThis is the first study to report the nationwide incidence of DDH-dislocation in Japan, which was estimated at 0.076%. The regional variation was trivial and unlikely to be clinically significant. Thus, the incidence rates were approximately equal across all regions in Japan.
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- Hiroki DEN
- Department of Hygiene, Public Health, and Preventative Medicine Showa University School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Rehabilitation Center for Children with Disabilities
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- Department of Hygiene, Public Health, and Preventative Medicine Showa University School of Medicine
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Sepúlveda MF, Pérez JA, Saban EA, Castañeda LE, Sepúlveda DF, Birrer EAM. Developmental dysplasia of the hip screening programme in Chile. J Child Orthop 2021; 15:35-41. [PMID: 33643456 PMCID: PMC7907761 DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.15.200240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) encompasses a wide pathological spectrum, from mild acetabular dysplasia to complete congenital hip dislocation at birth. Screening policies have been implemented in an effort to effectively identify and treat patients with DDH. Since 2009 there has been a national DDH programme in Chile. The current study evaluates the results of the programme in patients born between 2010 and 2015. METHODS Records of patients hospitalized from 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2019 were retrieved from national databases. Those born from 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2015 who underwent a procedure for DDH under general anaesthesia during their first five years of life were selected. Sex, first surgical procedure and age at first surgical procedure were analyzed. The incidence of DDH that required major surgical treatment was calculated. RESULTS A total of 961 children born from 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2015 underwent a procedure for DDH during their first five years of life. The number of major procedures was significantly lower than the number of minor procedures (269 vs 692). The incidence of major procedures was 0.18 per 1000 live births. Girls underwent a higher number of procedures than boys (831 vs 130), whereas 39.2% of the boys and 26.2% of the girls had major procedures. The mean age at the time of the first procedure was 15.35 months (sd 10.09; range 0.03 to 55.92 months). CONCLUSION The present study suggests that the Chilean National DDH Screening Program is an appropriate programme with substantial benefits with respect to public health. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Matías F. Sepúlveda
- Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile,Hospital Base de Valdivia, Valdivia, Chile,Correspondence should be sent to Matías F. Sepúlveda, Yungay 773, Depto 501, Valdivia, Chile. E-mail:
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- Programa de Genética Humana, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Swarup I, Ge Y, Scher D, Sink E, Widmann R, Dodwell E. Open and Closed Reduction for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in New York State: Incidence of Hip Reduction and Rates of Subsequent Surgery. JB JS Open Access 2020; 5:e0028. [PMID: 32309756 PMCID: PMC7147636 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.oa.19.00028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: There are limited data on the incidence and outcomes of open and closed hip reduction in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The aims of this study were to determine the incidence of open and closed reduction of the hip using population-level data and to assess the rates of subsequent surgery. Methods: Children aged 3 years and younger with DDH who underwent open or closed reduction of the hip between 1997 and 2013 were identified in the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) database. Patient age, sex, race, and insurance status as well as concurrent procedures were extracted. Admissions through 2014 were searched for subsequent surgeries, providing a minimum 1-year post-reduction surveillance for all patients. Age-specific incidence rates were calculated using New York State annual population data. The rates of concurrent and subsequent surgeries were calculated. A sensitivity analysis was performed to provide a range for the rates of subsequent surgery. Univariate analyses consisted of chi-square or Fisher exact tests for categorical variables. Results: In total, 897 patients (637 who underwent closed reduction and 260 who underwent open reduction) were identified. The age-specific incidence per 100,000 population was 12.5 for closed reduction and 2.6 for open reduction for <1-year-olds, 2.2 for both closed and open reductions for 1-year-olds, 0.4 for closed reduction and 1.0 for open reduction for 2-year-olds, and <0.3 for closed reduction and 0.5 for open reduction for 3-year-olds. Overall, closed reductions were performed more frequently over the study period (p < 0.01). The estimated rate of subsequent ipsilateral surgery was 12.4% (range, 9.4% to 33.1%) after index closed reduction and was 14.2% (range, 8.5% to 40.1%) after index open reduction. Conclusions: We found that the incidence of closed or open hip reduction for DDH was small and that there was an increase in the number of closed reductions performed over time. The rates of subsequent surgery remained relatively high for patients after index closed or open hip reduction. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Ishaan Swarup
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland, California
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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Lussier EC, Lei WT, Sun YT, Chen HW, Chang TY, Chang CH. Newborn Hip Screenings at 4 to 8 Weeks Are Optimal in Predicting Referral and Treatment Outcomes: A Retrospective Review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.4236/ojped.2020.102034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Lussier EC, Sun YT, Chen HW, Chang TY, Chang CH. Ultrasound screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip after 4 weeks increases exam accuracy and decreases follow-up visits. Pediatr Neonatol 2019; 60:270-277. [PMID: 30143415 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2018.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2018] [Revised: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a preventable and treatable disorder in children. Hip ultrasound is recommended for early detection of affected hips. The timing of the initial hip ultrasound and the frequency of subsequent ultrasounds are controversial topics when considering costs and efficiency. METHODS Registry data from the Taiwanese Screening and Audit System for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip were obtained for biometry of hip ultrasounds using the Graf classification and relevant demographic data from 2016. Initial screening results and final case management outcomes were compared to determine screening accuracy and the number of visits needed to determine final outcomes. RESULTS In total, we screened 1683 newborns in 2016. Of the initial cases screened within 28 days (n = 1168), 86.6% were negative, 10.1% positive, and 3.3% intermediate, while of the cases screened after 28 days (n = 515), 97.3% were negative, 0.8% positive, and 1.9% intermediate. Screening of the newborns' final hip outcomes revealed that 1641 (97.6%) were negative, treatment was administered in 8 cases (0.4%), and 34 (2.0%) cases were lost to follow-up. When comparing screening times, screening after 28 days improved specificity (89%-97%), and later screenings were associated with fewer visits needed to confirm hip outcomes (aOR = 0.19, CI95% = 0.10-0.38, p < 0.001) and improved accuracy (aOR = 13.84, CI95% = 4.23-45.26, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION This study provides evidence of the benefits of screening for DDH after 28 days, namely: reduced false positives, improved screening accuracy, and a reduced requirement for follow-up visits. Delaying screening can also potentially reduce unnecessary parental anxiety, eliminate unnecessary healthcare burdens, and reduce costs. We recommend performing hip ultrasound screening for newborns after 28 days.
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- Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Xindian, Taiwan; Taiwan Adventist Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Biedermann R, Eastwood DM. Universal or selective ultrasound screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip? A discussion of the key issues. J Child Orthop 2018; 12:296-301. [PMID: 30154918 PMCID: PMC6090188 DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.12.180063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To summarize recent developments and provide recommendations as to whether universal or selective programmes are advisable. METHODS A literature review was performed and preference given to studies with higher levels of evidence. All programmes reviewed included clinical screening. RESULTS Recent studies underline the need for high quality screening programmes to promote the early detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). A small number of cases may be missed clinically but with universal ultrasound screening programmes the late presentation rates appear to be virtually zero. Contemporary studies show treatment rates with universal screening programmes which are now lower than those with selective ultrasound. There is little agreement over the criteria used for selective programmes. Alternative outcome measures, such as the first operation rate or the percentage undergoing major (open) surgery are both lowest with universal ultrasound screening programmes. Furthermore, a significant reduction in the rate of surgery for DDH later in life was seen after the introduction of universal ultrasound screening, whereas the defined criteria for selective screening may not detect the majority of patients who require late surgery. Abduction bracing with modern orthoses is associated with a zero rate of avascular necrosis (AVN), whereas closed reduction techniques have an overall risk of 10%. CONCLUSION On clinical grounds, if future studies confirm that hip abduction in flexible orthoses is not associated with AVN, it may be time for a paradigm shift of screening for DDH towards a universal ultrasound protocol. The costs associated both with each type of screening programme and with the management of late presenting cases are also important but may be secondary to clinical benefit.
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- R. Biedermann
- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Great Ormond St Hospital for Children, Orthopaedics, London, UK
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, The Catterall Unit, Stanmore, UK
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Long-term results of a nationwide general ultrasound screening system for developmental disorders of the hip: the Austrian hip screening program. J Child Orthop 2014; 8:3-10. [PMID: 24488847 PMCID: PMC3935031 DOI: 10.1007/s11832-014-0555-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2013] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diagnosis and early treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) continue to be issues of discussion. In 1992, a nationwide general ultrasound screening program using Graf technique was introduced to detect DDH in Austria. We investigated the effects of this program on the rates of operative and conservative interventions and the influence of the program on the number of hospital admissions for the treatment of DDH. METHODS All cases of DDH documented in Austrian hospitals from 1992 to 2008 were included in this retrospective study. The database of the Austrian Ministry of Health was used to extract documented diagnoses and treatments. RESULTS Since the introduction of the screening program, the number of patients who require pelvic surgery to treat DDH has decreased by 46 % and the number of open reductions is as low as 0.16 per 1,000 live births. Hospital admissions for the treatment of DDH decreased from 9.5 to 3.6 per 1,000 live births. All noted results gained statistical significance. CONCLUSION Compared with routine clinically based screening programs, our results confirm low numbers of open reductions and pelvic surgeries. We, therefore, advocate a standardized nationwide general ultrasound screening program to reduce the rates of operative interventions and hospital admissions associated with the treatment of DDH. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, diagnostic.
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Loder RT, Skopelja EN. The epidemiology and demographics of hip dysplasia. ISRN ORTHOPEDICS 2011; 2011:238607. [PMID: 24977057 PMCID: PMC4063216 DOI: 10.5402/2011/238607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2011] [Accepted: 06/17/2011] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The etiology of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is unknown. There are many insights, however, from epidemiologic/demographic information. A systematic medical literature review regarding DDH was performed. There is a predominance of left-sided (64.0%) and unilateral disease (63.4%). The incidence per 1000 live births ranges from 0.06 in Africans in Africa to 76.1 in Native Americans. There is significant variability in incidence within each racial group by geographic location. The incidence of clinical neonatal hip instability at birth ranges from 0.4 in Africans to 61.7 in Polish Caucasians. Predictors of DDH are breech presentation, positive family history, and gender (female). Children born premature, with low birth weights, or to multifetal pregnancies are somewhat protected from DDH. Certain HLA A, B, and D types demonstrate an increase in DDH. Chromosome 17q21 is strongly associated with DDH. Ligamentous laxity and abnormalities in collagen metabolism, estrogen metabolism, and pregnancy-associated pelvic instability are well-described associations with DDH. Many studies demonstrate an increase of DDH in the winter, both in the northern and southern hemispheres. Swaddling is strongly associated with DDH. Amniocentesis, premature labor, and massive radiation exposure may increase the risk of DDH. Associated conditions are congenital muscular torticollis and congenital foot deformities. The opposite hip is frequently abnormal when using rigorous radiographic assessments. The role of acetabular dysplasia and adult hip osteoarthritis is complex. Archeological studies demonstrate that the epidemiology of DDH may be changing.
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- Randall T. Loder
- Section of Orthopedic Surgery, Riley Hospital for Children, ROC 4250, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Tong SHY, Eid MAM, Chow W, To MKT. Screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip in Hong Kong. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2011; 19:200-3. [PMID: 21857045 DOI: 10.1177/230949901101900214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To review records of children referred to our hospital for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and evaluate the effectiveness of hip screening in Hong Kong. METHODS Records of children suspected of DDH and referred to our hospital between 1 January 2005 and 31 March 2010 were reviewed. The diagnosis was based on static and dynamic ultrasonography of the hips and/or radiographic features of hip subluxation, dislocation, and pelvic dysplasia. The age of the children at presentation was recorded. Late diagnoses were those presenting after the age of 6 months. Late presentations were those presenting after the walking age. RESULTS Of 213 referred children, 33 were diagnosed to have DDH. Their mean age at presentation was 90.8 (range, 9-559) days. The female-to-male ratio was 2.9:1, and the mean follow-up duration was 25.1 (range, 4.2-50.3) months. 30 of the DDH infants were diagnosed before the age of 6 months, one at 8 months, and 2 were late presenters. Hence, the failure rate of the hip screening was 0.09 per 1000 live births. The remaining 180 were confirmed to be normal and followed up until the walking age. The point prevalence of DDH on Hong Kong Island was 0.87/1000 live births. CONCLUSION In light of the low point prevalence of DDH in Hong Kong born children, the protocol of universal clinical assessment and selective ultrasonographic screening of suspected cases is justified.
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- Sara H Y Tong
- Division of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay, The University of Hong Kong
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Natural progression of hip dysplasia in newborns: a reflection of hip ultrasonographic screenings in newborn nurseries. J Pediatr Orthop B 2010; 19:418-23. [PMID: 20440222 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0b013e328339ecff] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hip screening is recommended for early detection of hip dysplasia; however, the strategy and efficacy were questioned. We performed ultrasonography to objectively observe the hip development in a group of infants and raise reflections on the efficacy of newborn ultrasonographic hip screening. A total of 1333 newborns (705 male and 628 female) received hip ultrasonography in the first week after birth. Clinical hip instability was detected by the Ortolani test. Hip dysplasia was defined by ultrasonography. A second survey of 90 babies was performed 1 month later on the babies with clinical hip instability or ultrasonographic Graf's type IIa, IIc, D, III, and IV hips. All the hip ultrasonographies were performed by the same investigator. Clinical instability was detected in 13 hips of 10 babies. Manual tests helped to detect unstable hips that had worse ultrasonographic measurements than those stable hips. Five Graf's type IIc hips and four type III hips were detected from the 2666 hips. At the age of 1 month, eight of the nine Graf's type IIc or III hips attained physiological status without treatment. A strong trend of spontaneous resolution in clinical hip instability and ultrasonographic dysplasia was observed in the newborns. The results did not support immediate treatment on the basis of newborn manual or ultrasound hip screening. We recommend manual testing in the newborn nursery to detect the hips at risk of dysplasia and ultrasonography after the first month after birth to confirm the diagnosis and judge the management.
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Lin MC, Lai MS. Pediatricians' role in caring for preschool children in Taiwan under the national health insurance program. J Formos Med Assoc 2010; 108:849-55. [PMID: 19933028 DOI: 10.1016/s0929-6646(09)60416-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The National Health Insurance (NHI) covers more than 98% of the 22 million people in Taiwan. Referral is not mandated, therefore, competition among specialties exists in caring for preschool children. The aim of this study was to analyze the utility of outpatient services among preschool children to investigate the pediatricians role in their care. We also analyzed how the density of specialists induces demand by using the NHI database. METHODS We used the systematic sampling file, CD20040, from the bureau of NHI, Taiwan, as the data source for our analysis. We linked the file to the registries for medical personnel and the board-certified specialists to analyze the specialty distribution. We also linked to the registry for contracted medical facilities to analyze the distribution in different levels of hospitals. RESULTS In total, 56,144 outpatient visits for preschool children were analyzed. Among these, 59.1% of outpatient services for preschool children were provided by pediatric specialists, 20.7% by otolaryngologists, 13.5% by family medicine specialists, and the other 6.7% by general practitioners. Most of the visits occurred in a primary care setting (84.1%). As children grew older, a significant decline in the pediatric specialists visit rate and an increase in the otolaryngologists visit rate were observed in the primary care setting. Young children visited pediatric specialists more frequently. The pediatric specialists visit rate was higher in the northern urban areas. It was also significantly correlated with the density of pediatricians. CONCLUSION Otolaryngologists compete with pediatricians in the primary care of preschool children in Taiwan. The proportion of visits to pediatric specialists was correlated significantly with the density of pediatricians in different counties. The NHI should modify its policy to make the medical system more equitable.
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- Ming-Chih Lin
- Institute of Preventive Medicine, National Taiwan University, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, and Department of Pediatrics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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