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ArticleJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews2025

An Examination of Screening Practices for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Across Sri Lankan Medical Specialties.

Duneesha De Silva, Dimuthu Chrishantha Tennekoon, Shaman Rajindrajith, Upul Jerrard Fernando, Anuradha Rajapaksha, Alaric Aroojis, Kishore Mulpuri, Emily Schaeffer, Sunil Ranjith Wijayasinghe

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Duneesha De SilvaFrom the Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada (Silva, Dr. Mulpuri, and Dr. Schaeffer); the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada (Silva, Dr. Mulpuri, and Dr. Schaeffer); the Department of Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada (Silva); the Department of Orthopaedics, Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Dr. Tennekoon and Dr. Wijayasinghe); the Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Dr. Rajindrajith); the Department of Radiology, Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Dr. Fernando); the Department of Orthopaedics, District General Hospital, Monaragala, Sri Lanka (Dr. Rajapaksha); and the Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Dr. Aroojis).
Dimuthu Chrishantha Tennekoon
Shaman Rajindrajith
Upul Jerrard Fernando
Anuradha Rajapaksha
Alaric Aroojis
Kishore Mulpuri
Sunil Ranjith Wijayasinghe

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Abstract

introductionSri Lanka has no formal care pathway to assess for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), which may lead to later diagnosis, more invasive treatments, and long-term adverse health outcomes. With the goal of developing a care pathway for DDH in Sri Lanka, we first surveyed relevant medical specialties regarding their experience with DDH screening, diagnosis, and treatment to understand current screening and diagnosis practices. METHODOLOGY: A panel composed of four members affiliated with three Sri Lankan organizations collaborated with our team of researchers to inform the development of three specialty specific surveys. We distributed the surveys electronically to radiologists, pediatricians, neonatologists, and orthopedic surgeons.

resultsFrom the surveys, we gained an understanding of the present screening procedures. We identified potential areas to improve screening and diagnosis, including investigating the reliability of ultrasound (US) imaging reports and providing guidance on conducting appropriate referrals. DISCUSSION: These results will help inform the development of a DDH care pathway specific to the local context and needs in Sri Lanka.

conclusionCare pathway development must be mindful of resource availability and strive to increase awareness of best care practices among healthcare practitioners.

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Developmental Dysplasia of the HipMass ScreeningPractice Patterns, Physicians'HumansSri LankaSurveys and QuestionnairesUltrasonography

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PMCPMC11801793

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