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1BMedSc (Hons), BMed, Grad Dip Sports Med, FRACS, FAOrthA, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Women@s and Children@s Hospital, Adelaide, SA; Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, SA. nicole.williams4@sa.gov.au.
Background:
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.
Objective:
The aim of this paper is to discuss an evidence-based approach that involves prevention and early detection of DDH using assessment and surveillance that is suitable for general practitioners (GPs) who see young children in their practices.
Discussion:
Repeated, carefully performed clinical examinations of the paediatric hip from newborn to walking age remain the best method for early detection of DDH. GPs are ideally placed to conduct regular assessments to maximise detection of dislocated hips in early infancy and lower the age at detection for children who develop progressive signs of DDH outside the newborn period.
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