Question
The baby was diagnosed with left hip dysplasia at birth and underwent conservative treatment: separated holding and abduction exercises, but the results were not satisfactory. Therefore, at five months old, the baby was fitted with a cast at Ningbo Women and Children’s Hospital. The cast was removed after three months, and the degree of hip dysplasia was found to be 28 degrees. Then, a brace was immediately worn. Now, the brace has been worn for over two months. The degree of hip dysplasia has been reduced to 24 degrees.
Answer
It is not possible to determine the recovery status from a single X-ray image, but the child’s hip joint development on one side is still poor and the brace needs to be continued. Please note that when uploading X-rays next time, they should be placed flat under a reading lamp for proper interpretation.