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Ortolani's sign |
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Ortolani's sign [ôr′təlä′nē] Etymology: Marius Ortolani, twentieth-century Italian surgeon a click heard in a test for a congenital dislocated hip. It is noted in infancy when the hip slips into or out of the socket. Also called Ortolani click. Ortolani's sign a test of hip laxity, used in dogs to diagnose hip dysplasia. A positive sign is a snap as the head of the femur moves back into the acetabulum after being moved to the rim of the acetabulum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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