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Is Congenital Hip Dislocation In A Child Curable?
My 10 month baby s diagnosed to have congenital hip dislocation and his left leg s a bit long. Have taken ortho doc appointment next week. Is it curable. How serious is the issue. Will it cause any prob in his movement. Will the child b a normal child???
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Hi,
It is a common condition in children and firstborn child. If diagnosed early and treated successfully, children are able to develop a normal hip joint and should have no limitation in function.
Even with appropriate treatment, hip deformity and osteoarthritis may develop later in life. This is especially true when treatment begins after the age of 2 years.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
It is a common condition in children and firstborn child. If diagnosed early and treated successfully, children are able to develop a normal hip joint and should have no limitation in function.
Even with appropriate treatment, hip deformity and osteoarthritis may develop later in life. This is especially true when treatment begins after the age of 2 years.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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