Protocolo E Sistematização Da Avaliação Ultrassonográfica Para Investigação Da Displasia Do Desenvolvimento Dos Quadris-a Experiência Do Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

Abstract

Sonography constitutes currently the main diagnostic modality for the evaluation of developmental dysplasia of the hip. This method gives information about the morphology of the acetabulum, the anatomical relationship between femoral head and acetabulum and dynamic aspects related to stability of this joint. Ultrasound evaluation using broadband linear transducers with a frequency of 5-12 MHz. We developed a protocol for examination and photographic documentation pattern based on the methodology described by Graf and Harcke. We developed also a standard report with all information necessary to the orthopedist assistant interpretation, as the inclusion of a table with data from previous studies. Adopting a systematic protocol for the implementation of this method is important in its uniformity and consequent reduction of interpersonal variability within the group of radiologists. It is also a facilitator for the understanding of the data by the orthopedist assistant.