Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Hip
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Hip is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc..
Date of Original Release: 6/25/2019
Reviewed for content accuracy: 6/25/2022
This edition valid for credit through: 6/25/2025
Overview:
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Hip Training Video is designed to provide an overview of the pediatric hip anatomy, indications for performing hip sonography, normal ultrasound characteristics, and diagnostic criteria for evaluation of developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Topics:
• IIndications for Performing Hip Ultrasounds
• Embryology
• Normal Hip Anatomy
• Ultrasound Scanning Techniques and Protocols
• Two-Step Dynamic Technique
• Diagnostic Criteria for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
• Lax Hip, Subluxable Hip, Dislocated Hip
• Scan Protocols for Scanning Infants in Pavlik Harness
• Treatment Sonography Protocol
Objectives:
• List indications and applications for ultrasound evaluation of the pediatric hip
• Identify normal characteristics of the hip anatomy
• Demonstrate routine protocols for evaluation of the pediatric hip
• Differentiate normal, subluxable, dislocated, and teratologic dislocations
• Recognize ultrasound findings associated with Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
