Children's hip ultrasound

Children will always encounter various problems as they grow up. In order to ensure the healthy development of their children, parents will take their children for regular check-ups to detect and solve their children's problems in a timely manner. Pediatric hip joint B-ultrasound is a relatively common examination method. Through this examination, the development status of the baby's hip joint can be determined. Next, I will introduce to you the relevant knowledge about pediatric hip ultrasound!

1. What is pediatric hip ultrasound?

Ultrasound of the pediatric hip joint is mainly used to screen for congenital hip dysplasia, which is one of the common diseases in children. When the baby is born or during his growth, the hip joint is unstable and may cause acetabular dysplasia, hip subluxation, hip dislocation, etc.

2. What are the symptoms of hip dysplasia?

The baby has asymmetric skin texture on both lower limbs, including asymmetry in the depth, length, and number of skin folds under the groin and buttocks; or the knees are not at the same height when the infant flexes the hip and knees; there is a popping sound when the hip joint is abducted, or the hip abduction is limited or asymmetric.

3. What causes hip dysplasia in babies?

Clinically, girls are more likely to suffer from hip dysplasia than boys. What exactly causes hip dysplasia in infants and young children? Genetics, malposition of the fetus during pregnancy, and improper wrapping after birth, such as leg binding, may all lead to this disease.

4. Why is it necessary to do early pediatric hip screening?

The diagnosis and treatment of hip dysplasia lies in "early", early detection, early intervention, early treatment and early recovery. Infants and young children under 6 months old can completely recover to normal through correct treatment methods, and before the age of 1, they can be completely cured through joint exercises, massage, wearing braces, etc.

5. How to prevent hip dislocation in baby?

It is recommended not to tie the lower limbs of babies in swaddling clothes. Let the children's limbs move naturally. Parents can carry their children in a sling, that is, let the baby lie on the mother's back, so that their lower limbs are naturally bent, and the hip joints are flexed, abducted, and externally rotated. This posture is the best state to maintain hip joint stability. The triangular diaper pocket also keeps the hip joint in the best position and helps prevent hip dislocation.