Paeds | Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
Tracks
Arena 2 | Canon
In-Person Only
National Keynote
Paediatrics
| Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
| Arena 2 | Canon Medical |
Overview
Mrs Leanne Lamborn
Speaker
Mrs Leanne Lamborn
Paediatric Senior Sonographer
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
8:30 AM - 9:20 AMPresentation Synopsis / Abstract
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is characterized by the abnormal development of the acetabulum and the instability of the paediatric hip joint. At Fiona Stanley Hospital, we employ a combined approach using the modified Graf and Harcke techniques to assess the paediatric hip. These complementary methods provide a thorough evaluation of acetabular morphology, femoral head coverage, and dynamic assessment of hip joint stability.
This workshop aims to achieve the following learning outcomes for participants: understanding the clinical indications for DDH screening and identifying the optimal age for assessment, enhancing their knowledge of DDH, discussing the imaging protocol for paediatric hip ultrasound including measurement techniques and diagnostic criteria. The imaging techniques required for performing a DDH ultrasound examination will be demonstrated as well as reviewing normal and abnormal hip ultrasound images.
This workshop aims to achieve the following learning outcomes for participants: understanding the clinical indications for DDH screening and identifying the optimal age for assessment, enhancing their knowledge of DDH, discussing the imaging protocol for paediatric hip ultrasound including measurement techniques and diagnostic criteria. The imaging techniques required for performing a DDH ultrasound examination will be demonstrated as well as reviewing normal and abnormal hip ultrasound images.
Biography
Mrs Leanne Lamborn |
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Leanne is the Paediatric Senior Sonographer at Fiona Stanley Hospital bringing 26 years of experience in tertiary paediatric imaging. She graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Medical Imaging Technology) with First Class Honours and began her paediatric career in 1999 as a radiographer at Princess Margaret Hospital. She later specialised in sonography, completing her Graduate Diploma in Sonography through RMIT.
Her early years shaped a strong commitment to paediatric radiology. She become the Supervising Sonographer at Princess Margaret Hospital and later the Perth Children’s Hospital, leading paediatric imaging services and advancing specialised sonographic practice. In recognition of her professional contributions, she was named ASA WA Sonographer of the Year in 2021.
Leanne has extensive experience in education and professional development, delivering ASA workshops on neonatal hip, head, abdomen, and spine imaging, as well as numerous paediatric webinars. She led the primary WA Paediatric Hip Clinic for over a decade in collaboration with orthopaedics and maintains a strong focus on neonatal imaging. An active member of the ASA Paediatric Committee since its inception in 2012, she continues to support and shape paediatric sonography nationwide.
