Patient's question:
The child is almost three years old. After playing with a toy car (he always drives it very fast and forcefully) that day, he started limping. At first, we thought he had bumped into something. By the third day, it seemed more serious, and upon careful examination, it was diagnosed as a dislocated hip. After a (reduction) procedure, he couldn’t walk for three days. Now, four days later, his right leg is still a bit bent, but it’s better than before. How long will it take for him to walk normally? He usually dislikes jumping and hopping—will he be able to do so in the future? What precautions should we take?Doctor's answer:
Hip dislocation may be caused by excessive force or by ligament laxity. If the dislocation is due to habitual laxity of the ligaments, surgery may be necessary. After a meniscus injury, the legs may appear of different lengths.The above advice is for the question, "A child is almost 3 years old, and that day he was playing with a toy car (he always drives it very fast and forcefully)." I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!