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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip in infant

Recommended: Hip Ultrasound (< 4-6 months); X-ray Hip (> 4-6 months) is the preferred imaging study for suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip in infant. Graf classification on US.

Recommended study

Hip Ultrasound (< 4-6 months); X-ray Hip (> 4-6 months)

US No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal ScreeningOutpatient Reviewed

Graf classification on US. Pavlik harness for early treatment.

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