PROGRESS IN THE PREVENTIVE APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA OF THEHIP

Now that the true nature of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) h as been recognized, efficient triple prevention prognosis can be devel oped, comprising directions for normal hip development and earliest po ssible detection and safe treatment of initial displacements and hypop lasias in newborns and infants. An average threefold decrease in this condition was achieved in both prevalence and incidence of surgery. Ex perience has shown the importance and benefit of interdisciplinary coo peration: pediatric, orthopaedic, and obstetric, including teaching of the medical staff and education of parents, as well as attainment of healthcare funds.