[Use of ultrasonographic examination in perinatal slipping of the proximal femoral epiphysis]

Chir Narzadow Ruchu Ortop Pol. 1993;58(1):10-2.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Clinical, radiographic and sonographic presentation of a newborn with slipped proximal femoral epiphysis has been delineated. Characteristic sonographic changes within osteochondral junction of the femoral bone were pointed out. Great advantage of ultrasound in differential diagnosis of hip diseases in newborn has been proved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Epiphyses, Slipped / diagnostic imaging*
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hip Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasonography