Open AccessImproving early detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip through general practitioner assessment and surveillance
Author(s) -
Nicole Williams
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
australian journal of general practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2208-7958
DOI - 10.31128/ajgp-03-18-4524
Subject(s) - medicine , ultrasonography , pediatrics , health surveillance , hip dysplasia , dysplasia , physical therapy , surgery , pathology , radiography , environmental health
Cases of late diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) have increased in Australia in recent years despite an ongoing clinical screening program and increasing use of selective ultrasonography screening.