Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Summary:
Younger than 4-6 months with definite or equivocal physical exam findings = Ultrasound hips
Younger than 4-6 months, female, breech delivery or positive family history  without physical exam findings = Ultrasound hips

Older than 4-6 months with clinical suspicion (limited abduction or abnormal gait) = Single frontal AP hip radiograph 

As always, please refer to the source Appropriateness Criteria created by the American College of Radiology, here.
Educational purposes for licensed providers.

Note to Patients:

Radiology is a very large and ever changing field and this post is to help your provider.  When combined with a thorough history and physical exam, this information can be very useful.  Your provider is best suited to answer specific questions regarding this post.

A provider is usually a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Medical Doctor.

Of course, this is not a substitute for medical care.

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