Screening for Congenital Dislocation of the Hip

Synopsis

Congenital dislocation of the hip occurs in 15 children in every 1,000 live births. If identified within the first month, then by simply splinting the babies hip in abduction, the dislocation can be corrected and lifelong problems avoided. In 1986 a government-backed committee produced a booklet outlining the procedures which need to be carried out in relation to every child born in this country. A practical demonstration of the procedure is given which should be used in conjunction with the booklet. Mr Michael Benson of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Oxford, shows what happens when a hip is dislocated and demonstrates the correct screening techniques which need to be performed at various ages beginning at birth.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 15 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1987

Availability

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Documentation

Reference: ‘Screening for the Detection of the Congenital Dislocation of the Hip’ (DHSS, 1986).

Uses

Health professionals who work with babies and young children.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

genetic disorders; hip disorders; newborn babies

Credits

Director

Colin Gregg

Producer

Colin Gregg

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Colin Gregg Films

Sponsor

Name

Farley’s Video Library

Notes

library closed 3/95

Distributor

Name

Plymouth Medical Films

Phone

01752 267711

Fax

01752 222183

Address

The Barbican
33 New Street
Plymouth
PL1 2NA