Active monitoring versus an abduction device for treatment of infants with centered dysplastic hips: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (TReatment with Active Monitoring (TRAM)-Trial)

• Main Authors: Frederike E. C. M. Mulder (Author), M. Adhiambo Witlox (Author), Carmen D. Dirksen (Author), Pieter Bas de Witte (Author), Suzanne de Vos-Jakobs (Author), Arno M. ten Ham (Author), Melinda M. E. H. Witbreuk (Author), Ralph Sakkers (Author), Magritha (Margret) (Author), Simon G. F. Robben (Author), TRAM-Trial Consortium (Author), Nina M. C. Mathijssen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is one of the most common pediatric orthopedic disorders, affecting 1-3% of all newborns. The optimal treatment of centered DDH is currently under debate. This randomized controlled trial aims to study the (cost-)effectiveness of active mo...