Screening Accuracy for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip by Child Health Nurses

• Main Authors: Larissa Smart (Author), William Cundy (Author), Nicole Williams (Author), Abigail Arnold (Author), Jessie Childs (Author), Lemuel Pelentsov (Author), Adrian Esterman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) describes a spectrum of abnormalities that impact the normal function of the joint. These abnormalities are detectable during infancy using physical assessment, universal ultrasound, or a combination of both. In Australia, child health nurses pred...