This study evaluates the feasibility and utility of contrast-enhanced ultrasound to provide real-time assessment of blood flow to the femoral head in infants undergoing surgical reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip.
For children presenting with late-diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip, a closed or open hip reduction followed by hip spica casting may be indicated if conservative treatment fails. Although closed or open reduction and casting is largely successful for relocating a hip, iatrogenic avascular necrosis remains a major source of morbidity as a result of the surgical procedure. Although recent evidence has demonstrated that postoperative gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) studies may be useful in assessing perfusion of the hip after surgery, these studies are not performed until after the cast is placed and they do not elucidate the specific intraoperative steps that increase risk for osteonecrosis. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) may be a reliable and effective alternative.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
125
An intraoperative CEUS of the dysplastic femoral head will be performed after surgical reduction of the femoral head and during placement of the spica cast.
Administration of Lumason contrast agent to improve visualization of epiphyseal vascularity in the femoral head.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITINGVisualization of epiphyseal vascularity in the femoral head
The visualization of epiphyseal vascularity on the sonogram from intraoperative CEUS will be assessed by a trained sonographer and musculoskeletal radiologist administering the CEUS and reviewing the images.
Time frame: 1 day
Comparison of CEUS and Post-Operative Imaging
The images obtained via intraoperative CEUS will be compared to standard-of-care postoperative perfusion MR imaging and 1-year follow-up radiographs.
Time frame: Approximately 3 years
Estimate and predict the likelihood of developing avascular necrosis
To estimate the relationship and predict the likelihood of developing avascular necrosis (outcome variable) and CEUS performance (explanatory variable) as measured by CEUS score
Time frame: Approximately 3 years
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