Naif Alrashdi, Mansour Alotaibi, Moqfa Alharthi, Faizan Kashoo, Sultan Alanazi, Ahmad Alanazi, Msaad Alzahrani, Thamer Alhussainan, Rami Alanazi, Rakan Almutairi, Matthew Ithurburn
BACKGROUND: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) leads to pain, joint instability, and early degenerative joint disease. Incidence, prevalence, and management strategies of DDH have been well-documented in several countries, but not in Saudi Arabia. OBJECTIVE: We synthesized the current evidence regarding incidence, prevalence, risk factors, and clinical treatment for children with DDH in Saudi Arabia. METHODS: We searched 3 databases to locate studies...
March 14, 2024: Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health