Scoliosis and hip dislocations were associated with postural
asymmetries in all three positions. The prevalence of
hip dislocations (10/102) in this material, not included in
the hip prevention program, corresponds to reports from
other areas.24 Hip dislocation, windswept-deformity, and
scoliosis are interrelated16 and can be reduced with a hip
surveillance program. Progression of scoliosis increases
with age even after skeletal maturity. Risk factors are early
onset, large curve magnitude, thoracolumbar curve, total
body involvement, and being confined to bed.7 Since 1995
all children in the study area born 1992 and later are
included in a hip surveillance program, which have reduced
the proportions of hip dislocations, windswept deformities,
and scoliosis.14,16 The association between these deformities
and postural asymmetries shows the value of hip surveillance
programs.