Patient's question:
A child around 5 years old has recently been experiencing frequent complaints of leg pain, for which the hip bones are different. How should this be treated?Doctor's answer:
It is important to treat promptly when detected. Generally, those under 2 years old can be treated conservatively. Common methods include back belts, splints, and frog casts. Based on my personal experience, I believe frog casts are much more effective than external fixation active splints. Your condition may be caused by calcium deficiency and may require medication such as oral calcium gluconate. It is recommended to strengthen nutrition, avoid picky eating, drink more bone broth, get more sun exposure, and consume more vitamin-rich foods.