The loop leg is somewhat similar to the O-shaped leg we often refer to. This leg shape is a very unattractive presence for children. What is the reason for the formation of loop legs? What should I do if a newborn has curly legs? How should we determine if a newborn has curly legs?
Loop legs are a nickname used by people to describe legs that are in an "O" shape or similar to an "O" shape. Legs with loops are caused by abnormal bone development deformities. There are generally two reasons for the formation of curly legs: one is to suffer from rickets in childhood; Secondly, the growth and development stages of bones are influenced by special lifestyle habits. Rickets is generally caused by vitamin D deficiency. When vitamin D is deficient, the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine decreases, resulting in a decrease in calcium and phosphorus. On the one hand, the body, under the regulation of the parathyroid gland, decalcifies the already grown old bones (reducing their hardness) to alleviate the deficiency of calcium and phosphorus in the blood; On the other hand, due to calcium deficiency, new bone has insufficient calcification and a soft texture, with relaxed muscles and joints. When walking upright, it will deform under the action of gravity.
How to determine if a child has crossed their legs
The method to determine whether a child has crossed legs is to have the baby lie on their back, then gently straighten the baby's legs with both hands and bring them closer to the center. Under normal circumstances, when a baby's legs are close together, the knee and ankle joints on both sides are close together. If there is a gap, it should be taken seriously and the child should be taken to the hospital for examination in order to detect the development of the baby's lower limbs as early as possible.
If the gap between the bilateral knee and ankle joints exceeds 10 centimeters according to the above method, it is likely that the child has a leg brace. Parents should take their child to the hospital immediately and undergo orthopedic correction treatment while treating the primary disease.
Generally, for children over 1 year old, if their feet are close together and the distance between their knee joints is less than 3 centimeters, it is mild, and if it is more than 3 centimeters, it is severe. Children and adolescents are in the stage of growth and development, and their bones gradually grow and calcify with age. When teenagers and young children experience muscle tension in a certain direction due to certain special habits, long-term and sustained effects can cause bone deformation. For example, if the legs continuously grip objects for a long time, such as horseback riding, they can also form looped legs. To prevent sagging legs, attention should be paid to preventing rickets and changing unhealthy lifestyle habits from a young age.
How to correct the loop leg
1. First, sit on the chair and bring your legs together. Tie the rubber band evenly below the knee and above the heel.
2. If the binding used is not an elastic rubber band. Before tying, place one towel on the inner side of the heel and one towel on the inner side of the knee to avoid pain. When bundling for the first time, don't be too tight.
3. After tying up, stand up and remember to straighten your body, lift your head and chest, and stand for about 15 minutes. If there is pain or numbness in the feet when standing, it is because the binding is too tight. At this time, it should be untied and re bound once. If there is sufficient time, it can be bundled twice a day, each time lasting about 15 minutes.
4. You can also squat with both hands supporting the railing or chair back. Stand up repeatedly for about 15 minutes each time.
Once expectant mothers discover that their babies have leg deformities, they should immediately face the problem, find a solution, and strive to correct their child's leg shape.
