Background: When hip displacement in children with cerebral palsy (CP) is identified early,
treatment is more successful. The standard test is a radiograph of the pelvis measuring the …

Purpose Hip dislocation in cerebral palsy (CP) is a serious complication. By radiographic
screening and prophylactic surgery of children at risk most dislocations can be prevented …

Background: Hip displacement is considered to be common in children with cerebral palsy
but the reported incidence and the proposed risk factors vary widely. Knowledge regarding …

Background Hip dislocation in children with cerebral palsy (CP) is a common and severe
problem. The dislocation can be avoided, by screening and preventive treatment of children …

In 1994 a cerebral palsy (CP) register and healthcare programme was established in
southern Sweden with the primary aim of preventing dislocation of the hip in these children …

Background: Radiologic hip surveillance is recommended for children with cerebral palsy
(CP) at risk of hip displacement. Young children with abnormal proximal femoral geometry …

Introduction This article provides an overview of the management of a displaced hip in
children with cerebral palsy and considers surveillance programmes, principles of surgical …

Aim To ensure hip surveillance guidelines reflect current evidence of factors influencing hip
displacement in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method A three‐step review process was …

Purpose To analyse the consequences of using different radiographic measurements and
different threshold values for hip screening in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods In a …

Aims The migration percentage (MP) is one criterion used for surgery in dislocated or
displaced hips in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The MP at which a displaced hip can no …