Question

A four-month-old infant was found to have symptoms of developmental dysplasia of the hips accompanied by hip subluxation during examination. Is this condition severe?

Answer

According to the examination results, the infant has been diagnosed with bilateral congenital hip joint dysplasia and hip subluxation leading to femoral head necrosis. Treatment options include surgery or a combination of conservative treatments with traditional Chinese and Western medicine. The choice of treatment method mainly depends on the goals to be achieved after treatment. If the aim is to achieve an outcome identical to that of a normal individual, surgical treatment can produce quick results. However, if the focus is solely on treating the femoral head necrosis, a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine conservative treatments can be considered. The best treatment plan is a combination of appropriate surgery, distinctive Chinese medicine, and unique traditional Chinese medical therapies.