This book is a practice-oriented manual teaching the successful examination technique developed and taught by the author known as "Graf's technique". The book is based on the author's experience of more than 20 years. It is easy to read and provides a real "hands-on" manual giving numerous practical tips. The book includes the fundamentals of hip sonography, static as well as dynamic techniques, anatomical identification of the echograms, typing, a measurement technique and usability check. The book also contains an atlas including a summary of the essential data and demonstrating correct and incorrect sonograms in different variations.

Technique

Anatomy and Ultrasound of the Normal Infant Hip Joint
The Standard Plane
Identifying the Anatomy and Checking the Landmarks and Tilting Effects
Definition of Types
Ultrasound Classification
Measurement Technique
Classification Using the Sonometer
Instability
The Terminology of Dislocation
Scanning Technique
Errors Due to Tilting the Probe
Documentation and Quality
Principles of Ultrasound-Based Management.