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February 2, 2012
by Harish Hosalkar, M.D
Scientific Literature Reviews
There are wide differences of opinion about the value of screening infants for hip dysplasia. Almost everyone agrees that the newborn examination is important, but even that misses about one in 10 di...
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February 1, 2012
In the Press
Wrap your baby right
Rigid swaddling could pose a risk to your baby.
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January 13, 2012
In the Press
PS Mom Reviews
There are two aspects to swaddling safely: 1) Avoiding suffocation and 2) Preventing Hip Dysplasia.
Hip Dysplasia is one of the most common conditions among newborn babies, affec...
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January 11, 2012
In the Press
The Benefits and Risks of Swaddling Your Baby
There are many benefits to swaddling your baby, but incorrect swaddling can lead to serious health problems like hip dysplasia. Follow our tips to avo...
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January 4, 2012
In the Press
Hip Dysplasia
On a summer day in 2006, Sanford residents Dan and Cara Whitney welcomed their first child, Wyatt into the world. After those initial happy weeks, the immense joy that surrounded Wy...
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January 2, 2012
by Harish Hosalkar, M.D
Scientific Literature Reviews
Children with innocent hip clicks are often referred to orthopedic surgeons by pediatricians or anxious parents. This is sometimes necessary to evaluate the possibility of hip dysplasia. However, hig...
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December 12, 2011
In the Press
How improper swaddling can harm your baby
Most people aren’t familiar with the term “hip dysplasia.” This little known condition is the leading cause of hip arthritis in young wo...
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November 22, 2011
In the Press
Safe Swaddling
Did you know there’s a direct connection between incorrect swaddling and hip dysplasia? Swaddling an infant has many positive effects, such calming a crying baby and soothing...
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November 22, 2011
Scientific Literature Reviews
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A report was published online in Journal of Pediatrics Sept. 29 prior to the print version. The study is from Germany where all babies have free access to routine pediatric hip examina...
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November 11, 2011
by International Hip Dysplasia Institute
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The IHDI has teamed up once again with the American British Cowdray Medical Center and the Mexican Society of Pediatric Orthopedics to organize the second annual International Hip Dysplasia Course wh...
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