How to treat a six-month-old baby who doesn't use their right leg effectively

Patient's question:

My friend is 40 and has a baby
My friend is 40 and has a baby son (second child), the child is six months old, and now it has been found that the child's right leg is not working hard—is it a disease? How is it treated? Which department should be seen? Thank you!

Doctor's answer:

Hello! According to your description, it is generally a twisted injury to the hip joint cartilage, which causes synovitis, joint effusion, and arthritis, leading to joint pain and limping. Treatment is primarily conservative. I suggest you visit the orthopedics department of your local hospital or the Workers' Hospital's chief physician outpatient clinic on Saturdays to get their opinions and develop an appropriate treatment plan.