Congenital dislocation of the hip is a common kind of neonatal limb malformations. Its etiology is not very clear at present, which may be related to genetic, endocrine factors and breech delivery.

The main manifestations of this disease are: put Baobaoping on the bed, make his lower limbs close together, bend his hips and knees, put his feet flat on the bed surface, and make his knees not the same height. If the baby is allowed to lie flat and bend the hips and knees, the limbs can reach the bed surface when abducting the knees under normal circumstances, but not when the hip joint is dislocated. It can also be clearly seen that the baby's legs are not equal in length, the dermatoglyphs on both sides of the buttocks are asymmetric, etc. Generally, the affected limb is shorter than the healthy limb, and the dermatoglyphs on the affected side increase or rise, etc.

This disease is found and treated as soon as possible. Once the baby has the above symptoms, he should go to the hospital as soon as possible. X-ray film is also needed for diagnosis. During treatment, children under 1 year old can be fixed with manual reduction or aluminum plate support. In addition to the above methods, children between 1 and 3 years old need to be fixed with plaster, and children over 3 years old may need to be operated. In terms of nursing, attention should be paid to cleaning and nursing of buttocks to prevent pollution of urine and feces. If it is fixed with plaster, pay attention to the color and temperature of both feet and whether there is swelling or pain. If there is any abnormality, please ask a doctor for treatment in time.

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