Developmental dysplasia of the hip

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103.The below hip US is for a 3 weeks old baby. Alpha angle is 45° and Beta angle is 70°. According to Graf method, the following is correct (figure 1).
What is the most appropriate next step in the above child management?

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QUESTION ID: 1295

1. Reassure parents and arrange for a follow up appointment when the baby is 6 months old
2. Reassure parents and discharge the baby from clinic as this is a normal hip
3. Repeat the hip US as it is not in the standard plane
4. Request plain x-ray to confirm the hip is normal
5. Treat for hip dysplasia as the hip US showed a significant dysplasia
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