Persistent mild hip deformation in preterm infants

Preterm infants often develop a postural deformation of the legs with wide hip abduction and external rotation giving a 'frog leg' posture. It has been shown that the deformation persists at the age of 3-4.5 years and the use of postural techniques aimed at reducing the deformation is reco...

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Published in:Archives of disease in childhood 1993-11, Vol.69 (5), p.597-598
Main Authors: Davis, P M, Robinson, R, Harris, L, Cartlidge, P H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Child, Preschool
Emergency and intensive care: neonates and children. Prematurity. Sudden death
Female
Hip
Hip Joint - abnormalities
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Infants
Intensive care medicine
Male
Medical sciences
Neonates
Posture
Premature babies
Prone Position
Time Factors
Walking - physiology
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Summary:Preterm infants often develop a postural deformation of the legs with wide hip abduction and external rotation giving a 'frog leg' posture. It has been shown that the deformation persists at the age of 3-4.5 years and the use of postural techniques aimed at reducing the deformation is recommended.
ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/adc.69.5.597