Prevalence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To estimate the prevalence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in infants with a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Method

A literature search was conducted in April 2023, using databases such as Cochrane Library, PubMed, MEDLINE, CNKI, and SinoMed, without language restrictions. Eligible studies included cross-sectional studies reporting the prevalence of DDH among infants aged 0-12 months. Two independent reviewers manually selected and coded the studies, with any disagreements resolved by a third reviewer. Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model to calculate the prevalence of DDH. Regression analysis examined the trend of DDH prevalence, and stratification analysis explored heterogeneity between studies.

Results

A total of 65 st

SUBMITTER: Tao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10603435 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature