TITLE:
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Management of Graf IIa Dysplastic Hip
AUTHORS:
Ali Ahmed Raba, Qais Gasibat
KEYWORDS:
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, DDH, Graf IIa
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Pediatrics,
Vol.10 No.2,
April
26,
2020
ABSTRACT: Developmental
Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) describes a wide range of anatomic abnormalities of
the growing hips which might result in permanent abnormal gait. Therefore,
early detection and management is crucial to improve the outcome and minimise
the risk of osteoarthritis in later life. Hip ultrasound is used to evaluate
DDH based on Graf classification. Graf score is a widely used ultrasound
grading score to evaluate DDH in infants. There is conflicting evidence
regarding the management of the developmentally immature Graf type IIa hip.
Some physicians adopt watchful waiting for natural maturation of hips while
other early treatment. This article will provide an evidence-based review on
the management modalities of the Graf type IIa hip.