Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a congenital condition of the hip joint. It occurs once in every 1,000 live births.
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Caring for a Child in a Spica Cast
A spica cast is most often needed in infants with developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) and in infants/young children with femur fractures or after hip/pelvis surgery.
Hip Dysplasia
Developmental dysplasia of the hip is an abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone is not stable in the socket.
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Quantity and Characteristics of Waste at a Level I Trauma Center
The purpose of this study was to quantify and describe the amount of waste generated by an Emergency Department, identify deviations from waste policy and explore areas for waste reduction.
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