What should I do if my baby has one leg longer than the other?

It is not particularly beautiful to have one leg longer than the other, and it will also cause certain obstructions to the motor center. If one leg is longer than the other for a long time, serious deformity will occur. Especially in the baby stage, some methods should be used to help the baby improve this condition. Let us understand what to do if the baby has one leg longer than the other?

What needs to be confirmed is whether there is hip dislocation and whether the abduction of the legs is restricted. That is, pull the legs towards the stomach and then stretch them outwards. If they can be stretched out flat, there is nothing wrong. If the child cries and cannot be stretched 180 degrees, you need to go to the hospital for further examination. Let a professional orthopedic surgeon see it. If you are really worried, go for an ultrasound. Ultrasound has no radiation effect on children, but it takes a very experienced doctor to be accurate.

It is meaningless to take X-rays if the child is too young because the bones have not yet calcified and the radiation cannot penetrate them. If the condition is not serious, you can usually separate the child's legs, hold them with their legs apart, and keep them in an abducted position. This will also promote the development of the hip joint and prevent it from dislocation. If the condition is serious, the doctor will arrange for the child to wear a brace, also to ensure the development of the legs. But no matter what, you should go to the hospital for a thorough check-up first.

The above is the treatment method for one leg being longer than the other. Due to some small details in life and the fact that the baby's development is not yet complete, the probability of this situation is relatively high. The baby is still young and can improve this situation through exercise, so mothers don't worry too much.