Diagnóstico precoz de displasia congénita de cadera

Abstract

Introduction: Congenital hip dysplasia currently known as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a very common pathology in newborns that affects the coxofemoral joint causing from gait complications to hip replacements in adulthood, so it is important to make an early diagnosis and avoid high surgical costs and improve the quality of life of patients. Objective: To analyze the clinical and imaging criteria of congenital hip dysplasia by reviewing scientific articles of the last five years for early diagnosis. Methodology: A descriptive, retrospective study was carried out by means of a bibliographic search in scientific databases PUBMED, GOOGLE ACADEMIC, MEDLINE, of the last five years. Results: 25 articles were used, of which 11 articles correspond to quartile 1, 10 articles to quartile 2 and 2 articles to quartile 3. Conclusions: Hip ultrasound is the method of choice for early diagnosis in patients younger than four months, while radiography is preferred between four and six months, since at this age the femoral ossification nuclei are visible.