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The '''Ortolani Test''' was described in 1936 by an Italian pediatrician Marino Ortolani; an outstanding pioneer in the early diagnosis and treatment of hip dysplasia. He describes it as a simple test that would establish a diagnosis of congenital dislocation of the hip in children one- year- old <ref>Marino Ortolani. Available from: <nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marino_Ortolani</nowiki> (Accessed, 4/4/2021).</ref>. | The '''Ortolani Test''' was described in 1936 by an Italian pediatrician Marino Ortolani; an outstanding pioneer in the early diagnosis and treatment of hip dysplasia. He describes it as a simple test that would establish a diagnosis of congenital dislocation of the hip in children one- year- old <ref>Marino Ortolani. Available from: <nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marino_Ortolani</nowiki> (Accessed, 4/4/2021).</ref>. | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The instability of the hip may be assessed by the Ortolani and Barlow tests, which play a big role in the clinical screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip [1]. The Barlow Test is a physical examination performed on infants to screen for developmental dysplasia of the hip. Barlow’s test identifies posterior sublimations or dislocation. It is named after Dr. Thomas Geoffrey Barlow, who devised this test. It was clinically tested during 1957–1962 at Hope Hospital, Salford, Lancashire [2].
The Ortolani Test was described in 1936 by an Italian pediatrician Marino Ortolani; an outstanding pioneer in the early diagnosis and treatment of hip dysplasia. He describes it as a simple test that would establish a diagnosis of congenital dislocation of the hip in children one- year- old [3].
Technique[edit | edit source]
- Barlow Test
The Barlow test is a provocative maneuver used to reveal hip instability. The test is performed by standing at the end of the examination couch facing the baby. One hand stabilizes the pelvis whilst the other grasps the knee and flexes the hip to 90 °. The examiner’s fingers should lie over the greater trochanter with the thumb resting on the inner side of the thigh. The hip being examined is then adducted by 10-20 °. Mild pressure is then placed on the knee while directing the force posteriorly. The test is positive if the finger that is on the greater trochanter detects palpable dislocation.
2. Ortolani Test
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Lotito FM, Rabbaglietti G, Notarantonio M. The ultrasonographic image of the infant hip affected by developmental dysplasia with a positive Ortolani's sign. Pediatric radiology. 2002 Jun;32(6):418-22.
- ↑ Barlow maneuver. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barlow_maneuver#cite_note-1 ( Accessed, 25/03/2021)
- ↑ Marino Ortolani. Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marino_Ortolani (Accessed, 4/4/2021).
