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Investigation








                Radiographs



                • > 6 months of age.







                Ultrasound


                       ➢Gives accurate diagnosis of dislocation, dislocatability and


                          dysplasia.


                       ➢More accurate than radiographs under the age of six months.


                       ➢Non-invasive, accurate


                       ➢Reduces the need for arthrograms.










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