Sonographic guidance for infant hip reduction under anesthesia

Pediatr Radiol. 1988;18(2):174-5. doi: 10.1007/BF02387568.

Abstract

An initial attempt to reduce a hip dislocation in a 15-month-old by palpation under general anesthesia led to the subsequent discovery of a posterior subluxation by CT. During the second attempt, sonographic guidance in the operating room was used to show concentric reduction both before and after the application of a spica cast. Successful reduction was later confirmed by CT. Imaging by real-time sonography can be useful in monitoring infant hip reduction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hip Dislocation, Congenital / diagnosis
  • Hip Dislocation, Congenital / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Ultrasonography*