National Screening Committee policy - developmental dislocation of the hip
[Compiled by the National Screening Committee, July 2006]
Developmental dislocation of the hip
National Screening Committee current policy position
Screening for congenital dislocated hip (CDH) and developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is part of the physical examination of newborn babies. Ultrasound screening should not be offered unless part of an ethically approved and externally funded research project.
Full policy and supporting evidence
National Screening Programme
There is a National Screening Programme for Newborn and Infant Physical Examination
