Question
A two-month-old baby’s right hand is uncoordinated, with fingers only slightly moving and a weak grip. The arm is also weak. What might be the problem? Last night, while holding the baby, I might have accidentally injured his hand. The baby cried loudly at the time, and after soothing him to sleep, I noticed this morning that there is a significant difference in the strength of both hands. The right hand does not move freely as before and hangs limply, unable to perform normal movements.
Answer
The uncoordinated movement of a two-month-old baby’s right hand may be due to an accidental injury from last night. It is recommended to take the baby to the local hospital’s emergency department for an immediate medical check-up. The doctor may perform a joint reduction if necessary. After reduction, it is usually possible to restore normal function, but precautions should be taken to avoid excessive pulling on the baby’s arm to prevent further injury.