Hip - Pediatric

This pediatric scan assesses the hip joints of infants and young children for conditions like dysplasia, ensuring proper joint development.

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Comprehensive Ultrasound and Doppler Scans for Accurate Diagnosis

Ultrasound scans are your first step towards understanding your health better. Whether it's a prescribed Ultrasound scan, Doppler scan or scheduled Pregnancy scan we provide precise imaging with expert radiologists and state-of-the-art equipment. Ensure clarity in your healthcare decisions today.

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Preparation Guidelines Before Your Ultrasound Scan

Follow these steps to ensure accurate and hassle-free scanning experience.

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Parental Presence: A parent or guardian should accompany the child for reassurance and cooperation during the scan.

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Medical Records: Carry any previous imaging reports or medical history related to the child’s hips or mobility.

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Pacifier or Toy: Bring a pacifier, favorite toy, or comfort item to keep the child relaxed.

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Wear loose clothing to allow easy access to the scan area

FAQ

Answers to Common Questions for a Stress-Free Scanning Experience.

What is a pediatric hip ultrasound used for?
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It detects developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) or other abnormalities in the hip joint of infants and young children.

Is the scan painful?
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No, the procedure is completely painless and involves gently moving a transducer over the child’s hip.

How long does the scan take?
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The scan typically lasts 20–30 minutes, depending on the child’s cooperation and the complexity of the assessment.

At what age is the scan performed?
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It is usually conducted on infants between 6 weeks and 6 months, as their hip structures are still developing.

Do I need to prepare my child for the scan?
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Minimal preparation is required; ensure your child is fed, rested, and dressed in loose clothing for the scan.

Why do you need this scan?

Understand the Importance of This Scan for Your Diagnosis and Care plan.

Early Detection: Identifies developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) at an early stage, allowing for timely intervention.

Evaluate Symptoms: Investigates limited hip movement, leg length discrepancies, or asymmetric thigh creases.

Monitor Treatment: Tracks the progress of treatments like harnesses or braces for hip dysplasia.

Who needs this scan?

Identify the Patients and Medical Conditions That Commonly Require This Diagnostic Scan.

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Post-Treatment Cases: Performed on children undergoing or completing treatment for hip dysplasia to assess outcomes.

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Infants with Symptoms: Used for babies showing signs of limited hip mobility or asymmetric thigh folds.

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Infants at Risk for DDH: Recommended for babies born breech, with a family history of hip dysplasia, or those with tight swaddling practices.

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Newborns with Abnormal Screening Results: Necessary for infants with irregular findings during routine physical exams.

How does the scan work?

What to Expect During Your Ultrasound Scan.

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Registration and Briefing: Patients check in, complete any necessary paperwork.

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Positioning: The child is positioned on their back or side, and the parent may help hold them still during the scan. A small amount of water-based gel is applied to the hip area to facilitate smooth movement of the transducer.

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Imaging: The transducer is gently moved over the hip joint to capture real-time images of the bones, cartilage, and soft tissues.

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Reporting: The procedure typically takes 20–30 minutes, after which the gel is wiped off. At Docscan, your report would be available immediately post the scan.

Why Choose Docscan for Your Ultrasound?

Selecting the right diagnostic center is crucial for accurate and timely results. Here’s why Docscan stands out:

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Experienced Radiologists

Our team of highly skilled and experienced radiologists ensures your scans are performed and interpreted with utmost accuracy and care.

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Advanced Imaging Technology

We use state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment to ensure high-resolution and precise diagnostic imaging for every patient.

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Patient-Centric Care

At Docscan, we prioritize your comfort and convenience by offering a seamless scanning experience and prompt results.

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Great service, on point diagnosis and very humble and helpful doctor, had some tests recommended and dr karthik helped me with those while reassuring me with positivity all the while. 10 on 10 fully recommend.