Paediatrics

at a Glance

Lawrence Miall, Mary Rudolf, Dominic Smith

Multiple Choice: Chapter 49 Common childhood skeletal problems

Question 1. Which of the following is true regarding Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)?

(a) Boys are more frequently affected
(b) X-ray of the hips and pelvis of newborn babies is commonly used as a screening test
(c) Breech presentation babies born by caesarean section are not at greater risk of DDH
(d) Most babies with DDH can be successfully treated with positioning (Pavlik harness)
(e) Babies with unequal, asymmetric skin folds at the thighs are at high risk of DDH