Background: Developmental Dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition where the head of the femur is dislocated from its normal position and is usually diagnosed in the new-born. In this study we present a case of missed DDH in a 17-month-old child with characteristic X ray findings, to increase its awareness as early diagnosis and treatment can limit disability. Case information: A 17-month-old female child was brought to Urgent Care Centre by her granddad as he noticed that the child was limping. The child was born during the pandemic and the health visitor checks were all over the phone. There was no history of any trauma. Radiographic appearances were consistent with developmental dysplasia of the right hip. Discussion: DDH is usually diagnosed at birth, however, missed cases can occur due to lack of repeated clinical examinations especially in view of the pandemic. Early diagnosis and treatment are very important as timely reduction permits normal modelling of the acetabulum and femoral head. Physical examination is the key in the diagnosis of DDH. Conclusion: Careful, repeated face to face clinical examination by healthcare provider in contact with the infant is essential throughout the first year of life to diagnose DDH early.
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Dysplasia, Congenital, Acetabulum, Dislocation, Hip, Femur
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Atif Mukhtar, Tom Jose, Ayotunde Oguntade, Thomas Mathew. (2022). Missed Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in a 17-Month-old Due to Virtual Health Visitor Checks During the Pandemic. American Journal of Health Research, 10(2), 33-35. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajhr.20221002.12
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