Early Identification and Treatment of Developmental Trochlear Femoral Dysplasia
Title
Early identification and treatment of developmental trochlear femoral dysplasia.
Objectives
To identify developmental trochlear femoral dysplasia (DTFD) in the newborn early after birth by ultrasound and evaluate the effect of its treatment with a modificed Pavlik harness.
Study design
Randomized triple-blind clinical trial.
Study population
Newborns with risk factors for the development of DTFD.
Treatment of subjects
Treatment using a modified Pavlik harness currently used for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (CDD) over a period of two months.
Variables analyzed
Trochlear groove angles measured by ultrasound before and after the intervention in the treatment group and control group.
Follow-up
Two weeks, eight weeks and six months.
Statistic analysis
Student's t test will be used for related samples to compare and analyze the results of each group at the beginning and after the treatment (intervention group) or follow-up (control group). Study will be triple blinded.
Gender: All
Ages: 0 Months - 6 Months
