Ultrasound of the hip at increased risk | U2-examination

Ultrasound of the hip at increased risk

Hip dysplasia is the most common congenital malformation of the skeleton. Hip dysplasia usually does not cause problems until a small child is born. (see: Hip dysplasia in children) However, the earlier this malformation is detected and treated, the better the prognosis.

If treatment with plaster casts or bandages is carried out early, excellent results can often be achieved with a short duration of therapy. For this reason, early detection by ultrasound of the hip is planned for all newborns within the framework of U3. Genetic factors also influence the development of hip dysplasia.

Therefore, in children in whose family other persons are affected by hip dislocation or were already at U2, ultrasound examination should be performed. There is an increased risk that a hip dislocation can occur in the newborn. Also in case of existing risk factors, like the birth from a pelvic end position, the ultrasound examination should be preferred.

Administration of vitamin K

Vitamin K deficiency is a disease that generally occurs rarely, but is particularly serious. Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. A vitamin K deficiency in a baby can cause bleeding of the skin, but also of the gastrointestinal tract and particularly serious bleeding of the brain.

For this reason, all babies are routinely given 2 mg of vitamin K each as drops in U1, U2 and U3. Does your child suffer from diaper dermatitis and you do not know what to do? Our topic Diaper dermatitis provides you with detailed information and therapy options.

Advice for parents

An equally important part of U2 is parent counseling. The doctor gives tips on how to behave in difficult situations and is a contact person for parents in their new life situation.