Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Hip

Topics:

• Indications for performing hip ultrasound
• Normal hip anatomy, ultrasound scan techniques and protocols
• Two-step dynamic technique
• Diagnostic criteria for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH): immature hip, Lax Hip, Subluxable Hip, Dislocated Hip
• dScan protocols for scanning infants in pavlik harness
• Treatment sonography protocol

Objectives

Upon completion of this enduring material activity, you should be able to accomplish the following:

1. List indications and applications for ultrasound evaluation of the pediatric hip
2. Identify normal characteristics of the hip anatomy
3. Demonstrate routine protocols for evaluation of the pediatric hip
4. Differentiate normal, subluxable, dislocated, and teratologic dislocations
5. Recognize ultrasound findings associated with Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

Date of Original Release: 7/30/2014
This edition valid for credit through: 7/23/2019

Video Length: 30:00