Sensitivity of clinical screening for detecting developmental dysplasia of the hip: a retrospective study

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Clinical screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip showed a sensitivity of 66% among 122 newborns assessed.
Sensitivity was notably higher at 91% for unstable hips compared to 50% for stable hips.
The study utilized hip ultrasound scans using the Graf method to evaluate diagnostic accuracy of clinical findings.
Findings indicate the need for universal ultrasound screening to enhance early detection of hip dysplasia.

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Retrospective study finds 66% sensitivity for clinical screening in newborns, suggesting potential need for universal ultrasound.

Pittaluga et al. (2025) studied this question.

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