Publications by authors named "Hajar A Alqahtani"
Article Synopsis
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a prevalent congenital condition in newborns, leading to varying degrees of hip joint issues and potential long-term mobility problems if not treated early.
- Key risk factors for DDH include having a family history, being female, breech birth presentation, and clubfoot, with breech presentation notably increasing the risk when born vaginally rather than via Caesarean section.
- A study conducted in Saudi Arabia found that most DDH cases were in females, with bilateral hip dislocation being common, X-rays used frequently for diagnosis, and a significant number of cases linked to a family history of DDH.
