Some babies may notice asymmetrical thigh wrinkles after a few months of birth, which should be taken seriously. This is usually due to uneven absorption of nutrients by the muscles in both legs, but some are caused by diseases such as uneven leg length and joint disease. Below, we will explain the health knowledge about different thigh wrinkles.
1、 What is the reason for the asymmetry of thigh wrinkles in a 2-year-old baby
1. Babies may have skin lines on their legs, and some babies may experience two asymmetrical positions or quantities of skin lines. Asymmetrical leg patterns are usually divided into: different positions. When the child is turned over, it is found that the patterns on the child's thighs are uneven, with one side higher and the other lower; The quantity varies, with children having three leg stripes on one leg and only one or two on the other leg. A doctor conducted ultrasound screening on over a thousand children with asymmetric thigh ridges and found that approximately 2.3% of children under 9 months old were diagnosed with developmental hip dislocation (DDH).
2. It can be said that as the age increases, babies with asymmetrical leg lines are more likely to have abnormal hip joint development. Although not every baby with asymmetrical leg lines suffers from DDH, children with abnormal hip joint development must have asymmetrical leg lines.
2、 Why do babies develop joint dysplasia
1. Mechanical theory. Hip position can cause mechanical stress on the hip joint in an abnormally flexed position, leading to dislocation of the femoral head; Improper wrapping or tight holding of infants and young children after childbirth, due to the traditional habit of elderly people holding candle wraps and wrapping their legs too tightly, as well as the tendency to hold their children without giving them enough time and space to move their legs, can all lead to hip dislocation in children.
2. Genetic factors. It is generally believed that the incidence of having a family history is seven times higher than that of not having a family history.
3. Hormonal theory. Due to the production of a large amount of estrogen by the mother during childbirth, the child's hip joint is in a relaxed state, making it prone to dislocation.
The above is about the health knowledge of asymmetric thigh wrinkles in babies, which generally needs to be taken seriously. However, when they are too young, it may be caused by nutrition and other reasons. Some calcium deficiency can also cause it, while others are bone and joint diseases that require timely treatment, even surgical treatment. The older the age, the more difficult the treatment will be.
