Question
My child is around 5 years old and has been complaining of leg pain recently. How should we treat uneven hip bones in infants?
Answer
It’s important to discover and treat the condition promptly. Generally, children under 2 years old can be treated conservatively. Common methods include carrying, braces, and frog-shaped casts. Based on my personal experience, I believe that frog-shaped casts are much more effective than external fixation with activity braces. In your child’s case, it may be caused by calcium deficiency and requires oral treatment with medications like calcium gluconate. It’s also necessary to strengthen nutrition, avoid fad diets, drink more bone broth, get plenty of sunlight, and consume vitamin-rich foods.