Author(s):
1. Saad Siddiqui:
Northwest School of Medicine, Peshawar, Pakistan
2. Mubeen Ali:
Northwest General Hospital & Research Centre, Peshawar, Pakistan
3. Shandana Khan:
Northwest School of Medicine, Peshawar, Pakistan
Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate justification of radiography in patients referred for the evaluation of Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Study Deign: Retrospective Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Radiology, Northwest School of Medicine, Peshawar. Period: Jan 2020 till Dec 2021. Material & Methods: Patient database was searched for paediatric patients (<18 years old) who underwent plain radiography for the purpose of diagnosis of DDH over a period of 2 years. The basic demographics including age of the patient at the time of the investigation were abstracted and analysed. X-rays performed on a patient younger than 6 months were deemed as 'Not Justified'. Results: The frequency of positive cases was 12.5%. Radiography was deemed not justified in 5.4% of the cases. Conclusion: There is need to create further awareness among referring physicians regarding modalities employed in assessment of DDH in order to avoid unjustified radiation exposure.
Page(s):
305-308
Published:
Journal: Professional Medical Journal, Volume: 30, Issue: 3, Year: 2023
Keywords:
Ultrasound
,
Pediatrics
,
Xray
,
DDH
,
musculoskeletal
,
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
,
Congenital Dysplasia Hip
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