Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Patient presents for evaluation of right hip dysplasia. History significant for [breech presentation/family history/oligohydramnios]. Caregivers report [no concerns/asymmetry of skin folds/limited hip abduction]. No history of trauma or prior hip interventions.
Clinical Examination Findings
Physical examination of the right hip reveals [positive Ortolani/positive Barlow/asymmetric hip abduction]. Galeazzi sign is [positive/negative] with apparent limb length discrepancy. Skin folds are [symmetric/asymmetric]. Hip stability is [stable/unstable/dislocatable].
Treatment Protocol
Plan: Initiate Pavlik harness therapy for [number] weeks. Maintain hip in flexion and abduction. Follow-up ultrasound scheduled for [date] to assess acetabular development and femoral head position. Avoid tight swaddling; maintain hip-healthy positioning.