Effect of effusion on hip joint stability in the newborn: A postmortal study

Authors

  • Tore Hinderaker
  • Alf Udén
  • Olav Reikerås

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679308994531

Abstract

In a postmortal study we found that 1 ml. fluid injected through the triradiate cartilage into the hip joint of a newborn child was enough to cause instability. This instability persisted even after aspiration of the fluid. The findings were confirmed by ultrasonography.

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Published

1993-01-01

How to Cite

Hinderaker, T., Udén, A., & Reikerås, O. (1993). Effect of effusion on hip joint stability in the newborn: A postmortal study. Acta Orthopaedica, 64(1), 64–66. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679308994531