Question
My baby is three and a half months old and has a slight difference in leg length. One leg cannot be abducted close to the bed. I just discovered this problem recently.
Answer
Conservative treatment typically involves the use of a cast for the first three months, followed by a brace to maintain a certain degree of activity restriction in the hip joint. The duration of fixation is usually the baby’s age at consultation plus three months, with a check-up and X-ray of the pelvis performed every three months for monitoring.