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Uneven thigh creases in newborn
My newborn female of 3 months has uneven thigh creases..is this normal ? Right leg doesn't have prominent middle crease. Is this normal?
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This is an uncommon situation. Please visit a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon. Baby needs assessment of hips and treatment which the surgeon can guide you through
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Evaluation is needed
USG PELVIS WITH BOTH HIP
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Uneven thigh creases in infants can sometimes be a normal variation.If the baby moves both legs normally and there is no restriction, it may be a normal soft tissue variation, but a physical examination is recommended to rule out hip dysplasia.
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Ultrasound of hip advised to evaluate the hip joint.
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Not normal.. physical check up required
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Get usg both hips to rule out developmental dysplasia of hip
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Dr. Ashutosh Lohiya
Orthopedic Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
As right leg is in external rotation and left leg in neutral position , it might be normal and it also depends on soft tissue around thigh.
If the pt is able to flex the limb fully and extend it without pain then it can be normal
If there is any kind of pain and the child becomes irritable then the child should be shown to a near by orthopaedics doctor so he can evaluate it physically.
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look for irritability of the child and then consult an orthopaedics doctor for physical evaluation
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