Patient's question:
The child is currently 17 days into November and is practicing walking. However, when walking, the left foot points forward well, while the right leg has an outward tilt (valgus). On December 27, an X-ray was taken at the hospital, which indicated a clinical diagnosis of congenital left hip subluxation. The doctor advised visiting a specialized children's hospital. On the morning of December 28, an X-ray was taken at the children's hospital, with the results showing: a left acetabular angle of 23 degrees and a right acetabular angle of 18 degrees. The doctor said everything was fine, and I left. Later, I thought, if everything was fine, the report should have stated "clinical diagnosis of fusion," not just "indicated." Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
There are many theories that explain the causes of congenital hip dislocation, such as mechanical factors, endocrinally induced joint laxity, primary acetabular dysplasia, and hereditary factors across generations. Currently, the difference in the acetabular angles on both sides is not significant, which means the individual has congenital hip subluxation, but the degree is mild. Careful observation and periodic follow-up examinations may allow for spontaneous correction during the child's subsequent growth and development.