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- Title
To screen or not to screen? A decision analysis of the utility of screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip.
- Authors
Mahan, Susan T; Katz, Jeffrey N; Kim, Young-Jo
- Abstract
The United States Preventive Services Task Force recently determined that they could not recommend any screening strategies for developmental dysplasia of the hip. Disparate findings in the literature and treatment-related problems have led to confusion about whether or not to screen for this disorder. The purpose of the present study was to determine, with use of expected-value decision analysis, which of the following three strategies leads to the best chance of having a non-arthritic hip by the age of sixty years: (1) no screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip, (2) universal screening of newborns with both physical examination and ultrasonography, or (3) universal screening with physical examination but only selective use of ultrasonography for neonates considered to be at high risk.
- Publication
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 2009, Vol 91, Issue 7, p1705
- ISSN
1535-1386
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2106/JBJS.H.00122