Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: An Examination of Care Practices of Orthopaedic Surgeons in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We evaluated screening, referral and treatment practices for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in India by surveying Orthopaedic surgeons who treat patients with DDH. The survey assessed the timing of DDH presentation, resource availability, and current state of screening and diagnosis, which would help in the development of a DDH care pathway for India.

Methods

An online survey was distributed to Orthopaedic surgeons practicing in India via email and administered onsite to those attending the annual conference of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India in 2019.

Results

173 completed surveys were received from surgeons practicing in a predominantly urban setting. 68.8% of respondents had performed initial evaluations on children with DDH aged over

SUBMITTER: Hooper N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7851210 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature