What should I do if my child has bone deformities?

When a child first comes into this world, he knows nothing, does not know what danger is, and does not know what maternal love is. Therefore, parents, as the child’s first teachers, should set the best example and take the best care for the child, and tell them what is allowed and what is not allowed. Whether it is walking, eating, etc., we must teach them the most correct way. Failure to pay attention will cause the child's bone deformation and many problems. So what should we do when facing this problem?

In the orthopedic clinic, it is common to see parents bringing their children aged 2-7 to consult about lower limb problems. The most common reasons are that the child's lower limbs are bent in an "O" or "X" shape; another is that the lower limbs are of unequal length. According to orthopedic experts, during childhood, a child's lower limbs undergo a physiological process from O-shaped to X-shaped to straight.

Children's bone structure is mainly composed of cartilage, their joint ligaments are relatively loose, their muscles are relatively weak, and their bones are particularly prone to bending and deforming. If they stay in the same posture for a long time, they may become deformed. Parents should also prevent their children's lower limbs from being deformed.

1. Pay attention to diet and supplement trace elements appropriately

Vitamins A, D, C and minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, etc. are important ingredients for promoting the growth of young children. It is rich in foods such as milk, eggs, beans, fish, and lean meat.

2. Exercise more and get more sun

Exercise can promote metabolism, speed up blood circulation, deliver more nutrients to bone tissue, accelerate bone growth and make bones dense.

3. Baby crawls and sits alternately

Alternating between crawling and sitting can satisfy the baby's habit of not wanting to sit still, and it can also exercise the muscles of the chest, abdomen, waist, back and limbs, which can promote bone growth and lay a good foundation for standing and walking in the future. Alternating between crawling and sitting is an intense activity that consumes a lot of energy, helps you eat more and sleep better, thus promoting good physical development.

4. Maintain a good sitting and standing posture

Parents should pay attention to the correct posture of their children sitting, standing and walking. The tables, chairs, beds and other facilities should be suitable for the children's physical development. Otherwise, it is easy for the children to develop diseases such as hunchbacks and rickets.

Therefore, it can be seen that children are just beginning to grow bones, their joint ligaments are relatively loose, and their muscles are weak, so their bones are easily deformed. If they have bad habits for a long time, it will be difficult to correct them when they grow up. Even if they are corrected, the bones cannot be restored, so it is necessary to give children the most correct guidance.