What pathologies of development occur in infants
The first year of a child's life is decisive in all respects. During this period, the bone system of the body is formed. Therefore, an orthopedic consultation is necessary for the infant to make the right diagnosis in the case of malformations. Unfortunately, many parents postpone the visit to a specialist and miss valuable time for treatment. Let us consider what pathologies of development occur in infants.
Krivosheya
You can recognize the torticollum on this basis: the child constantly tilts his head to one side and turns to the side. The reason for this are injuries of cervical vertebrae, nerves and blood vessels during childbirth, cerebral palsy, atypical position of the fetal head in the uterus and so on.
An easy degree of torticollis can be corrected up to a year conservatively. Treatment begins with gymnastics under the guidance of a specialist. Parents can themselves conduct classes at home, having received appropriate instruction. The bed should be approached from the side where it is difficult for the child to turn his head, but he will have to do it to see his mother. This will stretch the aching muscle.
An orthopedic doctor appoints a special massage for stretching the muscles, as well as physiotherapy. Special orthopedic collars supporting the head may be recommended.
The timely and correctly conducted treatment leads to the complete disappearance of pathology. And if the process is started, complications such as deformity of the skull, skewing of the shoulders, disruption of the central nervous system may develop. Often in such cases, surgery is necessary.
Hip dysplasia
May occur due to abnormal development of the hip joint elements during the intrauterine period. The most severe degree of dysplasia is a dislocation of the hip joint. Manifestations of the disease do not immediately catch sight. The orthopedist can determine them by some signs. For example, if one fold on the buttocks is higher than the other or two folds on one hip instead of one. This is the simplest example. There are other methods for determining this pathology, which the doctor conducts while examining the baby. If there is a suspicion of dysplasia, ultrasound and radiographic examination is performed.
Rickets
In most cases, the cause of rickets is a lack of vitamin D. Calcium intake is impaired, bones and muscles are weakened, spine is incorrectly formed.
The first signs of rickets are manifested in anxiety, tearfulness, bad sleep. There is excessive sweating, brittle hair, bald patches on the back of the head.
If the diagnosis of "rickets" is confirmed, the doctor prescribes calcium and vitamin D. Medication is performed only under the supervision of a specialist, since excess calcium is as dangerous as a defect.
The first signs of rickets show physical activity - gymnastics and massage. This helps to strengthen the underdeveloped muscles, improves blood circulation in the tissues of the body.
It is necessary to take walks in the open air, especially in summer, when vitamin D. is produced in sunlight.
It is very important that the baby's nutrition is rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals.
In all cases of abnormal physical development in the first year of life, an orthopedic physician should be consulted to establish the correct diagnosis and conduct effective treatment. Then your baby will grow healthy and well developed.
- With an easy degree of disease help bracing tending baths, physiotherapy procedures, massage.
- In severe cases, spacer tires and some other devices are used.
Rickets
In most cases, the cause of rickets is a lack of vitamin D. Calcium intake is impaired, bones and muscles are weakened, spine is incorrectly formed.
The first signs of rickets are manifested in anxiety, tearfulness, bad sleep. There is excessive sweating, brittle hair, bald patches on the back of the head.
If the diagnosis of "rickets" is confirmed, the doctor prescribes calcium and vitamin D. Medication is performed only under the supervision of a specialist, since excess calcium is as dangerous as a defect.
The first signs of rickets show physical activity - gymnastics and massage. This helps to strengthen the underdeveloped muscles, improves blood circulation in the tissues of the body.
It is necessary to take walks in the open air, especially in summer, when vitamin D. is produced in sunlight.
It is very important that the baby's nutrition is rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals.
In all cases of abnormal physical development in the first year of life, an orthopedic physician should be consulted to establish the correct diagnosis and conduct effective treatment. Then your baby will grow healthy and well developed.
