Hip Surveillance for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Survey of Orthopaedic Surgeons in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to assess Indian orthopaedic surgeons' current practices and beliefs regarding hip surveillance for children with cerebral palsy (CP), to determine potential support for developing hip surveillance guidelines, and to identify knowledge gaps and key obstacles to guideline implementation in India.

Methods

An anonymous, cross-sectional online survey was sent to approximately 350 Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI) members who were queried on their practices and beliefs about hip surveillance for children with CP, as well as perceived challenges and requirements for the successful implementation of hip surveillance guidelines in the Indian context.

Results

Out of 107 responses obtained from POSI members, almost all (96.2

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8748583 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature