Sonography of the Infant's Hip

This textbook, offers a quick and easy introduction to the fundamentals of hip sonography as standardised screening tool for detecting developmental dysplasia and dislocation of the hip (DDH), thus allowing for early treatmentin the neonatal period. An evidence basedtreatment algorithm, as well astips and tricks for both the novice and the expert user, offer additionalinsight into common mistakes and technical difficulties. Prof Graf, the founder of hip sonography, has, together with other leading experts in this field,compiled everything you need to know about hip sonography,into this comprehensive, well illustratedtextbook. Main featuresare: Checklists for reporting Summaries for swift revision Practice section with real life examples and ultrasound pictures A complete syllabus for hip ultrasound courses Illustrations for baby positioning and scanning technique Ultrasound based treatment guidelines for DDH This textbook will be an invaluable reading forpaediatric orthopaedic surgeons, paediatricians, physiotherapists, radiologistsand sonographersand anyone involved in DDH care.