Patient's question:
A child is born and undergoes a medical examination, diagnosed with congenital hip dislocation. The family and nearby people are unfamiliar with this condition and have rarely heard of it. The family is particularly anxious, unsure of any effective methods to completely cure it. The doctor says surgery is necessary, but since the child is very young, it's unclear when the surgery should be performed, and whether it is safe. A newborn with congenital hip dislocation is seeking treatment options.Doctor's answer:
Generally, the choice of brace, splint, or spica cast fixation is determined based on age, with the younger the age, the better. It is generally recommended for children under 3 years old. In addition to surgical treatment, such as Salter pelvic osteotomy, acetabuloplasty, femoral (femoral jump osteotomy), and femoral shortening osteotomy. It is recommended to seek timely treatment at a regular hospital. The above suggestions are for the question "How to deal with congenital hip subluxation?", hoping it helps you. Wishing you good health!