A clicking hip in Ortolani's or Barlow's test does not imply congenital dislocation of that hip; instead it is believed to be a phenomenon simlilar to that heard in other clicking joints, perhaps secondary to gas release in a joint. However, given the fact that the detection of dislocated hips is difficult many centres have a policy of referral of all children with clicking hips to the orthopaedic surgeons, for ultrasonic review.
Annotations allow you to add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation. E.g. a website or number. This information will always show when you visit this page.