SonoHipAngles

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) encompasses a spectrum of conditions where the hip joint is improperly formed, ranging from a mild acetabular shallowness to full dislocation. Early detection of DDH is crucial for effective management and prevention of long-term complications such as pain, limited mobility, or early-onset osteoarthritis.

Ultrasonography, rather than X-ray, is the preferred method for diagnosing DDH in infants, especially under the age of 6 months. Ultrasound provides a non-invasive and radiation-free way to visualize the soft tissues, cartilage, and bones in real time. The Graf method is the most widely used technique, where two critical angles—alpha (α) and beta (β)—are measured to assess the development of the acetabulum and classify the hip's condition.This application is designed to aid healthcare professionals—especially radiologists, orthopaedic surgeons—in evaluating DDH by calculating the alpha (α) and beta (β) angles quickl from saved ultrasound images of the patient hip.

Provide instant visual feedback by color-coding the angles:Alpha angle (α): red, Beta angle (β): yellow. Automatically also classify the hip joint based on the Graf method Type I,Type IIa/b,Type IIc,Type III, helping clinicians to have a quick glimpse and visualise the relationship between the angles ,real time.Healthcare professionals, particularly in busy departments, can save significant time by quickly loading ultrasound images and automating angle calculations, identify abnormal hips on the go . App can also be used as a training tool for medical students, residents, and junior clinicians, teaching them how to recognise key landmarks, make accurate measurements, and classify DDH using ultrasound images. By rapid visually displaying the measurements on the screen and generating easy-to-understand images, app helps clinicians explain the condition and its severity to parents.

App offers α and β angle measurement by dragging points on the ultrasound image to key anatomical landmarks, forming lines that define the acetabular roof and cartilaginous roof. The app automatically calculates the angles and classifies the hip condition based on these measurements in real-time.

Important feedback that help allow the user to adjust draggable points and see immediate changes in the angle values helping to fine-tune the position of the lines and target the preferred anatomical landmarks of the ultrasound image more efficiently. User-friendly interface, and reliable classification system based on Graf’s classification that streamline the diagnostic process, and improved overall workflow in clinical practice.

Disclaimer.

Regarding its plausibility app offers no diagnosis or treatment. App provide an early indication that further evaluation may be warranted by Speciality Doctor. Explicitly is announced that the apps are not for diagnosis. Clinical judgment and experience are required to properly use the software. App alone do not replace an M.D. or specialist. All information received from the App output must be reviewed before any attempted treatment. The software is not for primary image interpretation. Any influence to the operators in making decisions remains user own responsibility and experience. App does not dispense medical advice. Patient should seek a doctor’s advice in addition using the app and /or before making any medical decisions for themself. Never substitute or replace doctors advice or change treatment modalities based on any measured outcome. App indicated for assisting healthcare professionals for scientific and research reason. Clinical judgment and experience are required to properly use the app and further research and validation is pending in coming future.