How do we screen for developmental dysplasia of the hip and what is the underlying evidence?
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in children is a common condition, which affects approximately 1% of alle children, but how do we screen for this condition and what is the underlying evidence?
In this article, we review the current Danish screening for DDH. It appears that we can make a better effort with regards to early diagnostics and early conservative treatment for this condition. National guidelines and standardized education of primary screeners are logical first steps and evidence suggests that universal ultrasound screening of all children is the direction we should be moving in.