{"id":2271,"date":"2021-04-21T08:01:06","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T06:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpus.at\/service\/hip-ultrasound-for-babies\/"},"modified":"2022-02-15T14:20:53","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T13:20:53","slug":"hip-ultrasound-for-babies","status":"publish","type":"ignition-service","link":"https:\/\/corpus.at\/en\/service\/hip-ultrasound-for-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip Ultrasound for Babies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At birth, the development of the hip is not yet complete, it still consists of cartilage and only ossifies after 3-9 months. If there is a misalignment, it is important to recognize it as early as possible and to treat it before it becomes ossified in order to avoid long-term consequences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most babies, this will regulate itself over the coming weeks. However, around 4% of babies have developmental delays, and the newborn could develop a hip disease that requires treatment. To determine this, the baby’s hips are examined using a hip ultrasound. In this way, a hip disease can be recognized quickly and treated in good time. Late effects are usually avoided in this way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Austria, infant hips are routinely examined for possible malformations by means of ultrasound by orthopedic specialists or paediatricians in order to be able to avoid long-term effects at an early stage. In the mother-child passport, an examination is planned in the first week of life and a check-up at 6 to 8 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hip ultrasound is not stressful, painless and can be repeated several times for a follow-up check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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