Patient's question:
In September 2012, when the child was 7 months old, a local hospital examination revealed bilateral hip dysplasia, with a right acetabular angle of 27 degrees and a left acetabular angle of 29 degrees. The child has been wearing a frog frame for over 7 months and will have a follow-up pelvic X-ray today.Doctor's answer:
The position for the X-ray is incorrect, making it impossible to determine. It is recommended to review the X-ray and pay attention to the correct position for taking the X-ray. The standard position for pelvic X-ray should be: the child lies supine on the imaging table, with clothing, diapers, and other accessories removed. The child should be kept calm and relaxed, lying naturally flat without crying or fussing. The bilateral anterior superior iliac spines should be maintained at the same horizontal level, with the legs naturally separated and shoulder-width apart. The lower limbs should be slightly internally rotated so that both patellas point upward, and the toes should point inward. The perineum should be shielded.