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A pediatric resident is reviewing the standard age-appropriate diagnostic and management strategies for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH). Arrange the following clinical steps in the correct chronological order, starting from the earliest appropriate age of implementation (newborn) to the latest (> 6 months of age).

  1. 1Physical examination utilizing Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers
  2. 2Ultrasonography of the hips
  3. 3Anteroposterior (AP) radiography of the pelvis
  4. 4Closed reduction under anesthesia and spica cast application

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The correct chronological sequence is: Physical examination, Ultrasonography, AP radiography, and finally Closed reduction.
The sequence reflects the anatomical development of the infant hip and the escalation of care. Screening begins at birth with physical exam maneuvers. From 4 weeks to 4-6 months, ultrasound is the imaging of choice due to the cartilaginous nature of the femoral head. After 4-6 months, ossification occurs, and plain radiography becomes the standard. If conservative management fails or diagnosis is delayed beyond 6 months, closed reduction and spica casting become the indicated treatment.

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1
Identify the initial screening step for DDH in a newborn.
Physical examination with Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers is selected.
These provocative maneuvers are the standard of care for newborn hip screening prior to any imaging.
2
Determine the most appropriate early imaging modality.
Ultrasonography of the hips is placed next.
Ultrasound is indicated for infants under 4-6 months of age because the femoral head is largely cartilaginous and radiolucent on X-rays.
3
Select the appropriate imaging modality for older infants.
Anteroposterior (AP) radiography of the pelvis is placed after ultrasound.
Once the infant reaches 4-6 months of age, the ossification center of the femoral head appears, making radiographs reliable for evaluation.
4
Identify the latest intervention among the choices.
Closed reduction under anesthesia and spica cast application is placed last.
This is a definitive surgical management step used for late presentations (typically > 6 months) or when early non-surgical interventions like a Pavlik harness have failed.

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Age-appropriate diagnostic and management algorithm for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
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