Asymmetrical fat rolls = hip problems?

Phillychickadee

Just got back from our 2 month appt, and the pedi pointed out that DD has asymmetrical little fat creases on her thighs so is recommending her for some ultrasounds on her hips. The pedi said she didn't see any signs of anything wrong, but for malpractice reasons had to send us. Of course, I am still worried, though!

Has anyone had hip problems with their LO's? I know it is a lot more common with girls.  Just curious what they do for it.

mommy411

Was she breech? Dd2 was and have to go get u/s done at 6 weeks

Sharon21

Both of my Daughters had hip dysplasia. They were both put in a pavlic harnesses. DD#1 only had to wear hers for a little over a month but DD#2 has already been in hers for a month and her orthopedist said she will be in it for at least 3 months.

I have never heard of asymetrical fat rolls being an indication though. I guess I will take another look at LO's legs the next time she gets a bath (the only time she can be out of her harness). Maybe I just never noticed. Both of my LO's were detected at birth during their first assements (just by the doctor doing the bycicle thing with their legs) then confirmed with ultrasound. If your LO is already 2 months old and it hasn't been detected yet you probably don't have anything to worry about. However, if your LO does have it at least it is a relatively easy fix. There are some things I hate about the brace but it really isn't too bad and once it is fixed it is like it never happened. 

Phillychickadee

Hmm, not breech.  She had a very quick, distressed delivery, but everything has been fine so far.  I am not sure when hip probs usually develop.

Phillychickadee

Thanks for the input!

  I figured hip dysplasia would be the culprit, and if it is treated with a harness of some kind for only a few months, we could definitely deal with that! I really couldn't handle surgeries and such now, but a harness, I can deal!

She started out in the NICU, so I feel like they tested her really thoroughly! 

Maybe she just has some chubby thighs like mama!

 

smalltowngirl0410

My LO was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 6 weeks. We got her to the orthopedist by 8 weeks and we have been in the pavlik harness for 2 weeks. Her follow up was yesterday and she is going to be in the harness for 4 more weeks then 2 weeks in the rhino abductor. Then we are done! I know from experience that getting it fixed is important. I had hip dyslasia and they didn't treat it. It took LO 2 days to get used to it and I think its harder for us to get used to it. Good luck!! I hope nothing is wrong but if there is it can be fixed.

holly321

DD was breech, so she had to have an u/s anyways, but the pedi said her fat rolls were asymmetrical.  We had the u/s last week, and the dr. who did it said she was fine.  So hopefully the same for you!