JGR621-2022 Coffee, Kids, and Sports Medicine: 'Evaluating for DDH in the Newborn: Overview and Exam Demonstration' (072622)
This periodic series will provide learners with knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage active children and adolescents with injuries and conditions affecting their ability to participate in activities and sports.
Target Audience
Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, athletic trainers and other health care professionals who care for sport-related conditions and injuries should attend to improve their ability to counsel patients and families as well as prevent and care for these conditions.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss risk factors for DDH meriting selective ultrasound screening, appropriate timing and reason or screening with expectant and new parents.
- Describe key elements of infant hip exam (e.g. Barlow/Ortolani maneuvers and Klisic test) and findings reflective of DDH.
- Describe signs of late-presenting DDH in the ambulatory patient.
- Describe anticipatory guidance for families of newborns on healthy hip swaddling.
- Discuss general treatment strategies and success of nonoperative treatment in infants diagnosed with DDH.
Henry Ellis, MD
Gerad Montgomery, MSN, FNP-C
Henry Ellis, MD
Gerad Montgomery, MSN, FNP-C
Gerad Montgomery, MSN, FNP-C
Brandee Schmidt, PT, MS, DPT
William Morris
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center and Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA
- 1.00 Attendance