I took my son to the peditricion and told her my concerns about my son sitting in the "W" position. He's 14 months and not walking yet - his legs seem to tire easily and he is very wobley when he tries to walk assisted. She said his muscle tone seemed fine, however she thinks he has "loose hips". She said he needs physcial therapy and was not sure how long term it would be. I asked her if we needed to to x-rays and she said no. Anyone heard of loose hips? Do you think I should get a second oponion? She never used the term hip displasia, but when I look it up on the internet, I get all this info about it. Im really scared! Pleas help!
If it were me, I'd get a second opinion. If you're not comfortable with the diagnosis then that's the way to go. You're the mom, the one that's with him all day..make the DRs listen to you and check into things further than the pediatrician has, maybe ask for a referal to a specialist?
S.,
I recommend that you have him examined by a pediatric orthopedic. The specialist would be very helpful. In addition, based on the examine, they may recommend an x-ray.
D.
My daughter has Down syndrome and low muscle tone. She sat in the W position also. A physical therapist can explain it better, but it has to do with weight distribution affecting how the hips develop. (The curvature of the socket part of the ball and socket joint, you want it curved and not flat or "loose"). The more they sit in the W position, or any other incorrect position, the harder it is to develop the hips and muscles correctly. So they just have to be taught the correct positioning, which a physical therapist can do. My daughter recieved therapy through Early Intervention, but there are also great therapists at Kennedy Krieger.
Hey I'm just reading this. My kid is in early intervention for left sided weakness. He is 8 months old. What is going on with you?
