Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip - Infant Ultrasounds at Nenagh Hospital

Opening hours

9am to 5pm

Radiology

Radiology uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases. The radiology department provides a range of services including: breast ultrasound, cath lab, CT scans, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, hybrid theatre vascular imaging, interventional radiology therapy, mammogram, MRI scans, nuclear medicine, obstetric ultrasound, ultrasound and x-ray.

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip - Infant Ultrasounds

Developmental dysplasia of the hips (DDH) is a cause of disability in children and young adults. It can be detected up to three months of age by a specific physical examination by a trained healthcare professional and confirmed by an ultrasound. This examination is time-sensitive and must be performed between 6 to 12 weeks of age. Nenagh Radiology department is the only department in the group that offers this service. All referrals must come to Nenagh Radiology department.

Referrals and Appointments

Internal directions

From the main entrance, turn left at the end of the corridor on the left hand side.