knee include : â¢ Genu varum â¢ genu valgum â¢ Genu recurvatum ( Knee hyperextension )â¢ Knee flexion deformity syndromes â¢ ... ... knee include : â¢ Genu varum â¢ genu valgum â¢ Genu recurvatum ( Knee hyperextension )â¢ Knee flexion deformity syndromes â¢ ...
A breech birth occurs when a baby is born bottom first instead of head first. Around 3-5% of pregnant women at term (37â40 weeks pregnant) will have a breech baby. Most babies in the breech position are born by a caesarean section because it is seen as safer than being born vaginally. As most breech babies are delivered by caesarean section in developed countries, doctors and midwives may lose the skills required to safely assist women giving birth to a breech baby vaginally.
They found that 29% of breech babies with a normal ultrasound at six weeks developed mild hip dysplasia by 4-6 months of age. The study recommended that all breech birth babies have an X-ray of the pelvis at six months of age as a possible method to reduce the risk of developing late DDH in this group of patients..