Developmental Hip Dysplasia: An Epidemiological Nationwide Study in Italy from 2001 to 2016

Umile Giuseppe Longo, Rocco Papalia, Sergio De Salvatore, Laura Ruzzini, Ilaria Piergentili, Leonardo Oggiano, Pier Francesco Costici and Vincenzo Denaro
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Umile Giuseppe Longo: Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy
Rocco Papalia: Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy
Sergio De Salvatore: Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy
Laura Ruzzini: Orthopedic Unit, Department of Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
Ilaria Piergentili: Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy
Leonardo Oggiano: Orthopedic Unit, Department of Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
Pier Francesco Costici: Orthopedic Unit, Department of Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, 00165 Rome, Italy
Vincenzo Denaro: Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 12, 1-9

Abstract: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) includes a broad spectrum of hip abnormalities. DDH requires early diagnosis and treatment; however, no international consensus on screening protocol and treatment is provided in the literature. Epidemiological studies are helpful to understand the national variation of a specific surgical procedure and compare it with that of other countries. Data provided by different countries could allow researchers to provide international guidelines for DDH screening and treatment. Limited data are reported regarding trends of hospitalization for DDH, and no public database is available. The purpose of this study was to estimate annual admissions for DDH in Italian patients from 2001 to 2016, based on the hospitalization reports. Data of this study were collected from the National Hospital Discharge Reports (SDO) reported at the Italian Ministry of Health. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed. From 2001 to 2016, 3103 hospitalizations for DDH were recorded in Italy, with a mean incidence of 2.33 (per 100,000 young inhabitants). Females of the 0–4 years old group represented the majority of patients hospitalized for DDH.

Keywords: developmental dysplasia of the hip; DDH; national hospital discharge reports; NHDR; SDO; Italian (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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