Radiologists fail to detect hip displacement in infant – $1,500,000 Settlement

By Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Published: July 19, 2010

Tags: Medical Malpractice, Million-Dollar Settlements

The plaintiff was born with bilateral hip dysplasia that was missed in two ultra-sounds ordered by the family pediatrician on the day of birth and at four months of age. The pediatrician had detected a “clunk” when examining the baby’s hips (Barlow and Ortaloni maneuvers), which is consistent with a hip that dislocates with slight ...

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