Re: [ozmidwifery] developmental hip dysplasia

[Jenny Cameron]

Midwives are capable of performing the test for hip dysplasia. It was always part of the routine examination at birth and is, or should be, taught to all students learning to be midwives. I think we have become a bit lazy with more paeds available now. Every baby should have a top to toe check at 4 - 7 days of age and this should include the hip check. This can be an important role for midwives. Cheers Jenny Jennifer Cameron FRCNA FACM PO Box 1465 Howard Springs NT 0835   0419 528 717 ----- Original Message ----- From: Kylie Carberry To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 8:03 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] developmental hip dysplasia Hi eveyone, I am just wondering if anyone can enlighten me a little on my 18 month old daughter just-diagnosed developmental hip dysplasia.  I am still in disbelief that this was not picked up when she was first born and my paediatrician agreed.  To make things worse he told us that in Wollongong Hospital (where she was born) they used to have a paediatrician who did a routine check for DDH on all of the newborns and all were picked up.  To cut costs the IAHS got rid of this service and according to my paed one or two children are now overlooked.  What angers me is that even with treatment, because she is older, my daughter will face the possibiliity of having ongoing hip problems.  If anyone has any info on this condition (stories you've heard etc) I would greatly appreciate it if you could get in touch with me.  Also, what is the general procedure for the testing the hips and do you guys think a paediatric examination should be routine? Thanks so much for having a read of my email, Kylie Carberry [EMAIL PROTECTED]   -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe. Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.7/70 - Release Date: 11/08/2005