Acupuncture treatment of lameness in children

When the human body is carrying heavy objects or walking too fast, it may cause a sprained foot, which will cause the patient to walk with a limp. This will not only affect life and work, but also require timely selection of the correct method for treatment. In life, some children are lame, and some parents will choose acupuncture to treat their children. So, is acupuncture okay for children with lameness?

First, can acupuncture be used to treat children's lameness? There are many causes of lameness, such as hip synovitis, osteochondritis of the femoral head in children, or other diseases, so it is best to go to the hospital's orthopedics department to find out the cause and then treat it accordingly. Because there is a history of injury, it is best to take an X-ray to see if there is any problem with the bones.

Second, under the premise of excluding bone problems, most cases are pediatric hip synovitis or pediatric hip synovial incarceration. If confirmed, an experienced orthopedic surgeon can perform hip joint reduction with light manipulation. At the same time, you should pay attention to bed rest and avoid excessive running and jumping. If necessary, you can also perform skin traction on the affected limb. If there is infection or inflammation, treat it accordingly.

Third, there are many causes of lameness. Limb defects. Such as congenital and acquired trauma, can lead to. Problems with the lumbar and cervical vertebrae can also lead to lameness. Lifestyle habits, such as frequent slouching of the shoulders, can also lead to lameness.

Fourth, the main consideration is local edema of the hip joint. With the knees straight, you should tap your heels to see if there is pain in the hip. If so, it is recommended to take an X-ray. If not, it is considered a minor injury, which will usually heal in a few days, so don't worry. If there is local edema of the hip joint but no bone damage, external application of Yunnan Baiyao spray or hot compress can generally promote improvement.

Can acupuncture be used to treat lameness in children? It is highly likely that the child is lacking in trace elements. It is recommended to test the trace elements to see if the child is lacking in iron or zinc. If the child is actively supplementing, then consider whether the child has a problem with the nervous system.