High Risk Hip Surveillance Service

The High Risk Hip Surveillance Service focuses on the regular screening x-ray assessment for children with cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental conditions with the purpose of facilitating early identification and intervention for children with progressive hip subluxation.

Services provided:

• X-ray monitoring of hips as per the Australian Hip Surveillance Guidelines for Children with Cerebral Palsy (2014)
• Provision of recommendations for ongoing surveillance
• Provision of Medical Specialist referral to facilitate early intervention for progressive hip subluxation
• Capacity to meet and assess children in face to face clinical assessment if necessary

Services are provided by:

• Paediatric Rehabilitation Specialist
• Physiotherapist

Staff:

• Dr Heather Burnett - Paediatric Rehabilitation Specialist
• Ann Leonard - Physiotherapist
• Erin Ralph - Physiotherapist