Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Describe the different forms of hip dysplasia and their long-term effects.
2. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different screening programs for DDH.
3. Summarize the basic treatment options for infantile hip dysplasia.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.
Identified Gap:
Healthcare providers may have limited familiarity with the spectrum of hip dysplasia forms, their long-term consequences, and the comparative effectiveness of available screening programs. Additionally, gaps in understanding current treatment options for infantile hip dysplasia can lead to delayed diagnosis and suboptimal management.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hour(s)
Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:
09-04-2026
Method of Participation in the Learning Process:
The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.
Evaluation Methods:
All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.
Disclosure:
The following presenter has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: Orthopediatrics, Seimens, Wolter Kluwer Health: Wudbhav Sankar, MD. The following planning committee member has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: Merk: Maria Victorio, MD All relationships have been mitigated. The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement:
Akron Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Akron Children’s Hospital designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Bibliography:
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3. Sankar WN, Nduaguba A, Flynn JM. Ilfeld abduction orthosis is an effective second-line treatment after failure of Pavlik harness for infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 Feb 18;97(4):292-7. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.N.00707. PMID: 25695980.
