Patient's question:
A 1.5-year-old child has uneven legs. The difference is about 1.2 centimeters at most. An X-ray examination revealed no issues, but he walks a bit unsteadily! For X-rays like his, how many times at most can he have within a year? The last examination was on the 30th of September. He just started walking and is still unsteady. Today is December 2nd, and his walking has improved, but he still feels a bit unwell. Can I take him for another X-ray examination?Doctor's answer:
As for the situation you mentioned, if a 1.5-year-old child discovers a condition of having one leg longer than the other, it may be possible to have the congenital hip meniscus injury removed by orthopedics. Regarding the situation you mentioned, if the congenital hip meniscus injury has already been removed, there is no need for such frequent X-rays now, as it is completely unnecessary. The above suggestions are for this issue, and I hope they are helpful to you. Wishing you good health!