The acetabular notch in hip dysplasia
In the first few months of life, a notch may be seen on radiographs of the superolateral margin of the infant hip. It may be associated with a steeply inclined acetabular roof and may be an indicator of persistent neonatal instability or displacement of the femoral head.
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume 1994-03, Vol.76 (2), p.271-273 |
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Zusammenfassung: | In the first few months of life, a notch may be seen on radiographs of the superolateral margin of the infant hip. It may be associated with a steeply inclined acetabular roof and may be an indicator of persistent neonatal instability or displacement of the femoral head. |
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ISSN: | 0301-620X 2044-5377 |
DOI: | 10.1302/0301-620X.76B2.8113290 |