Question

My son is now five months and nine days old. During his physical examination in the past three months, it was found that his gluteal and leg lines are asymmetrical. An ultrasound of the hip joint was done, and no calcification center was found. At five months old, they were still symmetrical, so another X-ray was taken, and no abnormalities were found. He always likes to walk on the tips of his feet, with his left foot being more pronounced. He is a bit overweight, and he hasn’t learned to roll over yet. However, we live in the countryside, and it’s cold in winter, so he wears thick clothes. I’m not sure if these factors have any impact.

Answer

Generally, corrective treatment through surgery is required, as oral medications are not effective. It is recommended to go to the hospital for minimally invasive surgery treatment. After the surgery, please pay attention to nursing care, prevent infection, and avoid eating irritating food. Hip joint developmental dysplasia in children may severely affect a patient’s work and life. In addition to active treatment, it is also necessary to pay attention to daily care and a healthy diet to reduce the chance of disease occurrence.