The role of universal primary ultrasound screening for detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip of the newborn remains controversial in Britain. Two infants in whom ultrasonography was reported to show no evidence of developmental dysplasia in the newborn period, but who later presented with acetabular dysplasia and subluxation requiring surgery, are presented.
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