New service – infant hip ultrasound imaging
17.05.2017Infant hip joint ultrasound is an informative method and is widely used in joint development diagnostics. It is painless and harmless.
- Infant hip joint ultrasound is an informative method and is widely used in joint development diagnostics. It is painless and harmless.
- This method helps to state pelvic bone joint development and thigh bone head location.
- It is advisable to carry out the examination at the age of 2 to 3 months, when it is most informative. A timely diagnosed and examined abnormality makes it possible to prescribe most suitable and effective treatment.
Examination is carried out by radiologist-diagnostician Laura Muizniece >> |
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in more severe cases may lead to congenital hip joint dislocation.
The risk group includes newborn children of breech womb position, with reduced amount of amniotic fluid, of multifetal gestation as well as if parents have had the pathology.
Dr. Laura Muizniece performs ultrasound examination on abdominal organs, joint, soft tissue of children from birth as well.
To apply for a consultation and learn more, please, call:
66 333333, 29334224, e-mail us at: info@capitalclinicriga.lv
or use e-appointment >>