Hip dysplasia in babies

We all know that babies are in a stage of rapid growth and development, and their bones are also in a period of growth and development. Baby hip dysplasia is a common phenomenon in our lives. It is very detrimental to the healthy growth of babies. If it is not treated in time, it may cause the baby to become disabled in the future. When we take the baby for a physical examination, the doctor usually checks the baby's hip joint. So let's take a look at the dangers of baby hip dysplasia.

Is hip dysplasia dangerous for babies? There are many dangers of hip dysplasia:

1. Baby's hip dysplasia

This disease has a slow onset and a long course, and is often bilaterally dysplastic, while the femoral head is mostly normal. The main manifestation is acetabulum dysplasia, characterized by a shallow acetabulum, a large inclination, insufficient accommodation for the femoral head, and even subluxation with hip valgus. The twisting and traction of surrounding blood vessels aggravate ischemia of the femoral head and even necrosis.

2. Congenital dislocation of the hip

In the neonatal or infant period, since the child has not yet walked, the symptoms are not obvious. If a lesion is suspected, a corresponding physical examination is required, such as limited hip abduction, a positive frog test, and a positive Ortolani sign for complete dislocation, which can confirm the diagnosis. In infancy, affected children start walking later than normal children. In cases of unilateral dislocation, the bilateral breech folds are asymmetrical, the affected limbs are shortened, the buttocks become wider, and they walk with a stagger or duck walk. The deformed gait becomes more serious during childhood.

3. Congenital hip varus

Congenital hip vara is a developmental deformity that can be detected a few months after birth and is more common in females than in males. After the child starts walking, he or she develops a limping and swaying gait, similar to a duck's walk, which is mostly caused by the weakening of the gluteal muscles due to the deformity. The patient's neck-shaft angle becomes smaller, the femoral neck becomes shorter, and a femoral neck pseudoarthrosis may form at the lower edge of the femoral head. Gradually, hip joint instability occurs, eventually leading to femoral head necrosis.

Every child will always be troubled by some diseases on the road to growth. After understanding the dangers of hip dysplasia in babies, we have a deeper understanding and knowledge of hip dysplasia. We must observe more and pay attention to the baby's words and deeds. If any abnormalities are found, timely treatment and consultation must be carried out.