Keywords:
Anatomy, Digital radiography, Technical aspects, Dysplasias
Authors:
M. J. Mullins1, B. M. Moloney2, D. O'Keeffe1; 1Galway/IE, 2Connaught/IE
DOI:
10.26044/essr2019/P-0183
Conclusion
Evidence is variable for the use of frog leg only versus AP only views with suggestion that frog leg views are lower in terms or radiation dose.
A multicentre randomised prospective study should be carried out to determine the most effective way of imaging the paediatric hip.
Consenus has not been reached on gonad shielding and potential avenues of tailored gonad shielding or alternate devices are yet to make it to the x-ray department.
This is an exciting area for development.
Overall sensitivity of x-ray at 5 months is excellent for the detection of DDH with user variablity applied.
Appropriate referral system/ screening program or register is the main barrier to early detection of paediatric hip disorders.