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Alkouz FH, Kaffaf AI, Abu Shokor M, Abu Qub'a A, Sweedan AG. Evaluation of the Community's Awareness of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jordan. Cureus 2023; 15:e47474. [PMID: 38021914 PMCID: PMC10662778 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition where there is an abnormal relationship between the femoral head and acetabulum. DDH is prevalent in Jordan, where late presentations of complicated cases are common due to the absence of a national screening program and cultural behaviors that can exacerbate DDH progression. The study aims to prove that the absence of a nationwide screening program and low awareness of the population about DDH are the primary reasons for the high incidence of late-presenting DDH in Jordan. The study highlights the need for addressing modifiable risk factors like swaddling and correcting common misconceptions such as using multiple diapers as a treatment option. METHODS The cross-sectional study evaluated the awareness level of DDH among Jordan residents above the age of 18. An online questionnaire was used, containing two sections. The Chi-square test was used to analyze the level of awareness scores according to demographic variables and cultural norms such as tight swaddling and using multiple diapers. The sample was categorized into three groups based on their scores: low awareness (0-4), moderate awareness (5-8), and high awareness (9-12). RESULTS The study included 1013 participants. The results indicated that 48.9% had moderate awareness, 37.8% had low awareness, and 13.3% had high awareness of DDH. Gender and place of residence had no significant relationship with the level of awareness. However, the majority of participants with high and moderate levels of awareness were in the 25-40 years age group, and healthcare workers had the highest levels of awareness. The study showed that 33.9% of participants gained their knowledge from either relatives or self-experience, while awareness campaigns were the least assessed source of information with only 2.9% of participants getting their information from them. The study also revealed misconceptions regarding DDH, such as the belief that tight swaddling and wearing many diapers reduced the risk of developing DDH. Additionally, about half of the participants were unaware of the presence of screening guidelines for DDH. CONCLUSION The study underscores the urgent need to establish a national screening program and awareness campaigns to increase knowledge about DDH and prevent late presentations of complicated cases in Jordan. The study findings provide essential information for the development of future DDH campaigns and screening protocols.
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- Farhan H Alkouz
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital, Amman, JOR
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital, Amman, JOR
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Al-Nadeem Hospital, Ministry of Health, Amman, JOR
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Al-Khalidi Hospital, Amman, JOR
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Vaidya S, Aroojis A, Mehta R. Developmental Dysplasia of Hip and Post-natal Positioning: Role of Swaddling and Baby-Wearing. Indian J Orthop 2021; 55:1410-1416. [PMID: 35003533 PMCID: PMC8688658 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-021-00513-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Traditional swaddling, which implies restrictive immobilisation of the infant's lower limbs with the hips in forced extension and adduction, has been shown to be a risk factor for Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH). METHODS We reviewed the literature regarding the correlation between DDH and post-natal positioning by swaddling and baby-wearing, to draw awareness of healthcare professionals towards an important risk factor for DDH that has often been overlooked. RESULTS There is overwhelming evidence in the literature, by both experimental and clinical studies, that proves the close association between improper post-natal positioning of the baby's hips in extension-adduction and an increased incidence of DDH. On the other hand, "hip safe" swaddling which allows unrestricted flexion-abduction movements of the infants' hips, and the use of baby-wearing devices which keep the lower limbs in an attitude of hip flexion-abduction and knee flexion, is optimal for hip development. Populations which practice these "hip-safe" techniques of infant immobilisation have a lower incidence of DDH as compared to those which practice restrictive immobilisation. Furthermore, populations which have adopted "hip-safe" positioning have demonstrated a significant decrease in the incidence of DDH. Understanding this association is vital, since this is a modifiable risk factor, rectification of which can decrease the incidence of DDH. CONCLUSION Policy makers and governments must design educational campaigns tailored to their respective populations to increase awareness regarding the benefits of "hip-safe" techniques of infant positioning, since this simple intervention has the potential of decreasing the incidence of DDH.
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- Sandeep Vaidya
- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Acharya Donde Marg, Mumbai, 40012 Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Acharya Donde Marg, Mumbai, 40012 Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Acharya Donde Marg, Mumbai, 40012 Maharashtra India
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Goodstein MH, Stewart DL, Keels EL, Moon RY. Transition to a Safe Home Sleep Environment for the NICU Patient. Pediatrics 2021; 148:peds.2021-052046. [PMID: 34155135 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-052046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Of the nearly 3.8 million infants born in the United States in 2018, 8.3% had low birth weight (<2500 g [5.5 lb]) and 10% were born preterm (gestational age of <37 completed weeks). Many of these infants and others with congenital anomalies, perinatally acquired infections, and other disease require admission to a NICU. In the past decade, admission rates to NICUs have been increasing; it is estimated that between 10% and 15% of infants will spend time in a NICU, representing approximately 500 000 neonates annually. Approximately 3600 infants die annually in the United States from sleep-related deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (R95), ill-defined deaths (R99), and accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed (W75). Preterm and low birth weight infants are particularly vulnerable, with an incidence of death 2 to 3 times greater than healthy term infants. Thus, it is important for health care professionals to prepare families to maintain their infant in a safe sleep environment, as per the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. However, infants in the NICU setting commonly require care that is inconsistent with infant sleep safety recommendations. The conflicting needs of the NICU infant with the necessity to provide a safe sleep environment before hospital discharge can create confusion for providers and distress for families. This technical report is intended to assist in the establishment of appropriate NICU protocols to achieve a consistent approach to transitioning NICU infants to a safe sleep environment as soon as medically possible, well before hospital discharge.
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- Michael H Goodstein
- Division of Newborn Services, WellSpan Health, York, Pennsylvania .,Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pediatrics, Norton Children's and School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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- National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, National Association of Neonatal Nurses, Chicago, Illinois.,Neonatal Advanced Practice, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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Pinto DA, Aroojis A, Mehta R. Swaddling Practices in an Indian Institution: Are they Hip-Safe? A Survey of Paediatricians, Nurses and Caregivers. Indian J Orthop 2020; 55:147-157. [PMID: 33569109 PMCID: PMC7851204 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-020-00188-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Traditional infant swaddling or binding with hips and knees extended is a known risk factor for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), while 'hip-safe swaddling' with hips and knees flexed is believed to eliminate this risk. We conducted a survey to determine the prevalent practices for infant swaddling in India; why mothers practice swaddling and who teaches them; and whether Paediatricians, nurses and caregivers are aware of hip-safe swaddling. METHODS Anonymous one-time surveys were conducted in three groups-Paediatricians, Nurses and caregivers - at a tertiary-care, urban based, paediatric and maternity hospital. RESULTS Forty-five paediatricians, 219 nurses and 100 caregivers were surveyed. Ninety percent caregivers practiced traditional swaddling, for on average 10.2 hours a day, starting soon after birth, up to 4.2 months of life. Traditional swaddling was advocated by 99% nurses and 53% Paediatricians. Reasons for swaddling included sleep, warmth and the misbelief that the child's legs would remain bowed if not bound straight; contrarily few mothers (8%) avoided swaddling out of superstition. Mothers learnt swaddling mainly from relatives (94%) and nurses (64%). Most nurses (70%) had learnt the practice during nursing training. Only 6.6% Paediatricians, 4% caregivers and 0% nurses were aware of 'hip-safe swaddling'. CONCLUSION Traditional swaddling of infants is a practice deeply rooted in India, born out of misbeliefs, and propagated by lack of awareness. Training in hip-safe swaddling targeted at nurses and Paediatricians would be an effective initial step in creating awareness among mothers and changing their practices.
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- Deepika A. Pinto
- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai, 400012 Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai, 400012 Maharashtra India
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai, 400012 Maharashtra India
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Mai T, Fatheree NY, Gleason W, Liu Y, Rhoads JM. Infantile Colic: New Insights into an Old Problem. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2018; 47:829-844. [PMID: 30337035 PMCID: PMC6659398 DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2018.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Infant colic is a characteristic group of behaviors seen in young infants. The most prominent feature is prolonged crying. Additional characteristics, including clenching of the fists and flexion of the hips, have led to the suggestion that these behaviors are related to abdominal discomfort. In this article, we show emerging evidence to support the concept that infant colic could represent gut inflammation and microbial dysbiosis that impacts brain function and even brain development.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School, 6431 Fannin Street, MSB 3.137, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Erkut Z, Yildiz S. The Effect of Swaddling on Pain, Vital Signs, and Crying Duration during Heel Lance in Newborns. Pain Manag Nurs 2017; 18:328-336. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2017.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2015] [Revised: 02/21/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Schwend RM, Shaw BA, Segal LS. Evaluation and treatment of developmental hip dysplasia in the newborn and infant. Pediatr Clin North Am 2014; 61:1095-107. [PMID: 25439013 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2014.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) encompasses a spectrum of physical and imaging findings. The child's hip will not develop normally if it remains unstable and anatomically abnormal by walking age. Therefore, careful physical examination of all infants to diagnosis and treat significant DDH is critical to provide the best possible functional outcome. Regardless of the practice setting, all health professionals who care for newborns and infants should be trained to evaluate the infant hip for instability and to provide appropriate and early conservative treatment or referral.
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- Richard M Schwend
- Orthopaedics and Pediatrics, UMKC, KUMC Director of Research Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado and Memorial Health System, Colorado Springs, 4125 Briargate Parkway, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, University of Wisconsin, 1685 Highland Avenue, Room 6170-110, Madison, WI 53705-2281, USA
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Blatt SH. To swaddle, or not to swaddle? Paleoepidemiology of developmental dysplasia of the hip and the swaddling dilemma among the indigenous populations of North America. Am J Hum Biol 2014; 27:116-28. [PMID: 25223754 DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.22622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2014] [Revised: 07/28/2014] [Accepted: 08/20/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Clinical prevalence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is high among modern indigenous populations of North America, yet no systematic study of the paleoepidemiology of this group exists. This study discusses the skeletal criteria, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and risk factors of DDH. A range of cases of DDH from an archaeological Native American population are described and the clinical and prehistoric prevalence of DDH among indigenous populations of North America are calculated and discussed within a biocultural perspective. METHODS Pelves of 390 adults from the Late Prehistoric (1490 B.P. ± 70) Buffalo site, West Virginia, were examined for DDH. Morphology of true and false acetabula was classified and other changes of the pelvis, lower limb, and spine were noted along with cranial deformation, providing evidence of infant restriction. Prevalence of DDH among living and archaeological indigenous peoples of North America were calculated and compared. Cranial deformation was assessed as evidence for swaddling. RESULTS DDH was identified in 18 adults from Buffalo, resulting in a minimum prevalence of 46.15 per 1,000, within the range reported in modern indigenous groups in North America. Most, but not all, of the DDH cases were associated with cranial deformation, but not all cases of cranial deformation were associated with DDH. CONCLUSIONS The etiology of DDH suggests that components of both genetic predisposition and swaddling practices have combined to create a high-risk environment for the development of DDH, contributing to high prevalence within archaeological populations, like Buffalo, and modern Indigenous groups of North America.
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- Samantha H Blatt
- Department of Anthropology, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, 83725-1950
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Blatt SH. Joined at the hip? A paleoepidemiological study of developmental dysplasia of the hip and its relation to swaddling practices among indigenous peoples of North America. Am J Hum Biol 2013; 25:821-34. [PMID: 24123551 DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.22458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2013] [Revised: 08/29/2013] [Accepted: 08/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Clinical prevalence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the highest among modern indigenous populations of North America, yet no systematic study of the paleoepidemiology of this group exists. This study discusses the skeletal criteria, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and risk factors for DDH. A range of cases of DDH from an archaeological Native American population are described, and the clinical and prehistoric prevalence of DDH among indigenous populations of North America are calculated and discussed within a biocultural perspective. METHODS Pelves of 390 adults from the Late Prehistoric (1490 BP ± 70) Buffalo site, West Virginia were examined for DDH. Morphology of true and false acetabula was classified and other changes of the pelvis, lower limb, and spine were noted along with cranial deformation, providing evidence of infant restriction. Prevalence of DDH among living and archaeological indigenous peoples of North America were calculated and compared. RESULTS DDH was identified in eighteen adults from Buffalo, resulting in a prevalence of 46.15, within the range reported in modern indigenous groups in North America. However, there is a significant difference between the DDH prevalence in prehistory and today in the target population. CONCLUSIONS Indigenous peoples of North America have the highest reported global prevalence of DDH today and in prehistory. The etiology of DDH suggests that components of both genetic predisposition and swaddling practices have combined to create a high-risk environment for the development of DDH, contributing to its high prevalence within archaeological populations, like Buffalo, and modern Native American/Aboriginal groups within North America.
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- Samantha H Blatt
- Department of Anthropology, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, 83725-1950
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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: 164] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [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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