Patient's question:
The child is almost 3 years old. After playing with a toy car (he always drives it very fast and with great force), he started limping. At first, we thought he had bumped into something. Three days later, the condition worsened, and upon a thorough examination, it was diagnosed as a dislocated hip. After a (reduction) procedure, he was off his feet for three days. Now, four days later, his right leg is still slightly 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 unable to jump or hop in the future? What are the important things to pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is because the child's hip joint dislocation was (repositioned). It is recommended that you still have the child rest for a period of time, as the repositioning may make the muscles tighter than before. If they continue to jump around, there may be a recurrence of habitual dislocation. It is suggested that you do not let the child run or jump recently and avoid exerting too much force. Rest for a while first, and then go to the hospital for a follow-up check-up.