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'''Ortolani test''' is a medical procedure used to check for [[Hip dysplasia (human)|Hip dysplasia]] in newborns. The test was named after its inventor, Italian pediatrician [[Marcello Ortolani]]. It is also known as the "click test" because if the hip is dislocated, it may make a click sound when moved during the test.

==Procedure==
The Ortolani test is performed by placing the infant on their back and flexing the hips and knees to a 90 degree angle. The examiner then gently moves the legs apart and tries to push the femur head back into the socket. If the hip is dislocated, it will often make a distinctive clicking sound when it pops back into place.

==Significance==
The Ortolani test is a crucial part of the newborn physical examination. It is used to detect hip dysplasia, a condition where the "ball and socket" joint of the hip does not properly form in infants and young children. Early detection of hip dysplasia is important because it can lead to pain and arthritis if left untreated.

==See also==
* [[Barlow maneuver]]
* [[Hip dysplasia (human)]]
* [[Marcello Ortolani]]

==References==
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[[Category:Medical tests]]
[[Category:Pediatrics]]
[[Category:Orthopedic clinical procedures]]

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