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Published	10/08/2024	DDH is a spectrum. It ranges from {{c1::dysplasia < Subluxation < Frank dilocation}}
Published	10/08/2024	DDH Risk factors: The 5 Fs{{c1::+Feet first - BreechFamily HxFemaleFirst bornFlexible}}
Published	10/08/2024	What are some clinical signs of DDH?{{c1::Ortolani & Barlow +Asymmetric skin foldsLimp Limited abduction}}
Published	10/08/2024	DDH is diagnosed via {{c1::Ultrasound}}
Published	10/08/2024	20% of DDH will resolve spontaneously at 2 months. Untreated long-term complications include (3):{{c1::Abnormal gaitLimitation of hip movement & h…
Published	10/08/2024	Treatment of DDH:•{{c2::Newborn}}:  {{c1::Pavlik harness}} x 6/52 •{{c2::6wk}} old:  {{c1::Pavlik harness}} x 8/52 •{{c2::4mth}} old:  …
Published	10/08/2024	Talipes are {{c1::clubbed feet}} in infants.
Published	10/08/2024	{{c2::Polydactyly}} is the presence of {{c1::extra digits (toes)}}
Published	10/08/2024	Signs of the foot in congenital Talipes: (3){{c1::Inversion of footAdduction & inward deviation of footEquinus (plantar flexion) of the foot …
Published	10/08/2024	What are the causes of Talipes Equinovarus? (3){{c1::Deformity of bones(talus and navicular) occurs at 8-12 wks of embryonic developmentWeakness of pe…
Published	10/08/2024	Treatment of Talipes Equinovarus: Conservative: {{c1::Physiotherapy, Splinting/casting}}Surgical: {{c1::Correction of bony deformity}}
Published	10/08/2024	Talipes Calcaneovalgus: {{c1::This is eversion and dorsiflexion of the foot. The dorsum of the foot may lie almost touching the shin}}
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Oligohydramnios}} in utero limits the foetus movement in utero. This can lead to a combination of three orthpaedic conditions in the neonate:{{c…
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