The effect of selective ultrasound screening on the incidence of late presentation of developmental hip dysplasia-a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Different screening strategies for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) exist. Despite screening efforts, cases of late presentation continue to occur, often necessitating surgery. This systematic review and meta-analysis assess the effect of newborn selective ultrasound screening for DDH on the incidence of late presentation in infants and children, compared to a universal ultrasound strategy. A systematic search across Medline and EMBASE databases was performed between January 1950 and February 2021. A consensus-based evaluation of abstracts led to retrieval of relevant full text, original articles or systematic reviews in English only. These were assessed according to agreed eligibility criteria, and their reference lists were reviewed to identify additional eligible publications. F

SUBMITTER: Laborie LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10497659 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature