| To determine if breech babies were at a higher risk for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), a professional
conducted examinations on breech babies. The specificity and sensitivity of Ortolani and Barlow tests were also evaluated.
A dedicated examiner, trained and tested by an orthopedic surgeon, performed a comprehensive examination of 170 babies.
The results of this examination were not visible to a blinded examiner who assessed 30 babies, including five with positive
tests. Additionally, a blinded radiologist examined thirty babies after Ortolani and Barlow tests, resulting in five positive
findings. Routine examinations by examiners consistently yielded negative results for Barlow and Ortolani tests. The study
found that two percent of babies born breech tested positive for Ortolani and Barlow tests. The findings suggest that
conducting Ortolani or Barlow tests should be part of a routine hip examination by a hip specialistddd |
