Patient's question:
Baby is six months and several days old. Today, I suddenly noticed that when he stands, his right leg is straight while his left knee is always bent. However, when I pull it straight for comparison, it is the same. Could this be a problem with the hip joint?Doctor's answer:
First, it is not advisable to have a six-month-old child standing frequently, as many hip joint diseases exist. If there is suspicion that it is caused by hip dysplasia, it is generally characterized by asymmetrical gluteal folds on both sides. People with meniscus damage may exhibit leg length discrepancy. Individuals with synovitis and joint effusion will experience pain in the joint during both active and passive movements, and children may refuse to move or cry because they are too young to express themselves. It is best to consult a doctor at a local private Grade III-A hospital's orthopedics or pediatric surgery outpatient department for a detailed examination and, if necessary, an MRI for a thorough diagnosis. All these are non-invasive examinations.