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Málaga mother campaigns for newborn hip screening

In Málaga, Spain, a mother is campaigning for improved neonatal healthcare following her son's diagnosis of hip dysplasia. After seven specialists failed to detect the condition during routine examinations, nine-month-old Mateo required surgery and is currently recovering in a large cast.

Carmen Martínez has launched a petition on Change.org to demand the implementation of ultrasound hip screening for all newborns, regardless of whether they are treated in the public or private healthcare systems.

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Carmen Martínez · Guayaquil · Hospital Alfredo Paulson · Mateo · Málaga