Developmental Dysplasia of the hip DDH Infant ultrasounds
Nenagh Hospital

About 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.

About Developmental Dysplasia of the hip DDH 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

Available to: Babies between 6 to 12 weeks of age

Who needs to refer you: Neonatalogists, GPs and Community Health Doctors

How to access this service: DDH Dedicated Referral form to Nenagh Radiology department

Special instructions for patients during COVID19

We may ask you to:

• attend a virtual clinic
• wear a face mask/other PPE
• complete a COVID-19 questionnaire by phone before coming to hospital and to repeat same on arrival
• to wait in their car until closer to your appointment time

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