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Tests could include:

Hip X-ray

History And Physical Exam

Pelvis X-ray

X-ray of hip, one side, complete

Pediatricians routinely screen all newborns and infants for hip dysplasia. There are several methods to detect a dislocated hip or a hip that is able to be dislocated. Ultrasound of the hip is the most important method to show the hip problem. An ...

Source:ADAM

Date:September 28, 2007

Congenital Hip Dysplasia

Because the abnormalities of this hip problem often vary, a thorough physical examination is necessary for an accurate diagnosis of congenital hip dysplasia. The hip disorder can be diagnosed by moving the hip to determine if the head of the femur...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Congenital Hip Dysplasia

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Bone Radiography (X-ray)

Bone radiography is a way to take pictures of bones. Low dose radiation (x-rays) is passed through the body, producing images of the bones on film.

Source:StayWell

Physical examination

During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body) Palpation (feeling the body with hands) Auscultation (listening to sounds) Percussion (producing sounds)

Source:ADAM

Date:January 22, 2007

Pelvis x-ray