Publications by authors named "Eric Carle Lussier"
Pediatr Neonatol
June 2019
Article Synopsis
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a treatable disorder in children that can be detected early through hip ultrasound, but optimal timing for these screenings is debated due to cost and efficiency concerns.
- A study analyzed registry data from 2016 on 1,683 newborns, showing that delaying initial hip ultrasounds until after 28 days increased screening accuracy and reduced the number of follow-up visits needed.
- The findings suggest that performing hip ultrasounds post-28 days lowers false positives and healthcare costs while potentially easing parental anxiety, leading researchers to recommend this timing for routine screenings.
