Impact of Hip Surveillance on Surgical Practice: What Makes a Difference?

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The presentation begins with Kishore Mulpuri acknowledging his co-author, Stacy Miller, and providing an overview of their research regarding hip surveillance in children. He emphasizes the importance of early detection of hip displacement to prevent dislocation and subsequent pain. Mulpuri outlines the timeline of their study, which is divided into three periods: pre-2010, a period of advocacy from 2010 to 2015, and post-implementation of the hip surveillance program starting in 2015. He highlights how advocacy efforts and discussions led to the successful rollout of the program. The study evaluates the impact of this implementation on surgical outcomes, showing a marked improvement in reducing the need for salvage surgery due to better preventative measures and knowledge translation efforts. Mulpuri urges professionals to actively engage in discussions about hip surveillance programs instead of waiting for formal approval from provincial authorities to enhance patient outcomes.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-210224

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