Evaluation of primary care 6- to 8-week hip check for diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip: a 15-year observational cohort study.

CONCLUSION: This 15-year study highlights the limitations of a hip check at 6 to 8 weeks. These findings support the reassessment of the national guidelines for this aspect of the NIPE DDH screening programme.
PMID: 32094221 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The British Journal of General Practice - February 23, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Davies R, Talbot C, Paton R Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research