Question
When the child was one year old, he started to walk and felt weak in his right leg. After diagnosis, it was found to be due to calcium deficiency, and calcium supplements were continued. At eight months old, it was confirmed that the right hip joint of the right leg was completely dislocated, while the left leg was normal. How should subsequent care and rehabilitation be carried out?
Answer
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with congenital hip dislocation. For babies aged three to six months, a specialized harness can be used to stabilize the joint, with a 95% chance of healing within about three months. This method does not damage the joint and has fewer complications. For babies who have started walking, the dislocated joint needs to be corrected first, then a frog-shaped cast is applied for three months, followed by the use of a frog-shaped stent for nine to twelve months to restore normalcy.