Question
Is it a symptom of congenital left hip dislocation if a child cannot stand up and exhibits intermittent weakness in the right leg and toe pointing? If diagnosed, how is it treated?
Answer
If a child presents with discrepancies in leg length, asymmetry in the skin creases around the hips and thighs, difficulty fully extending the hip joint when changing a diaper, or if there is a popping sound and sensation of kicking, it is important to immediately take the child to a hospital for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis of congenital hip dislocation. If confirmed, treatment during this stage is relatively straightforward. The child’s legs can be placed in an external rotation position and secured with a triangular diaper wedge splint for four to six months to achieve a cure. For adult cases of congenital hip dislocation, a Chiari osteotomy may be considered. If unilateral hip dislocation is severe, and massage fails to move the dislocation downwards, accompanied by severe pain that affects daily life, an osteotomy of the femoral neck may be performed to change the load-bearing line and stabilize the symptoms. Such surgery can typically be performed at major hospitals or high-quality orthopedic hospitals. The above answers the question of “Symptoms and Treatment of Congenital Left Hip Dislocation,” and we hope it will be helpful to you. Wish you good health!