Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can There Be Any Hip Disease As My 2 Year Old Is Limping?

Good Evening Dr., my 2 year old son jumped off a rock while holding mommy's hand and landed wrong. He has been limping for 6 days now. My wife is worried it might be more serious than just a sprain as he did wake up two morning in a row unable to walk about 2 months ago....x-rays were taken and were negative. The pediatrician mentioned something about a disease that attacks the hips ( forget the name ).....my wife thinks it might be this "hip disease" is the explanation for his limping
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
hi,

the disease you are thinking of is perthes disease. he would be toward the younger end of the spectrum for this disorder but it is possible. at this age this condition would be treated non-operatively / symptomatically only. it's important however if your child is limping to make a diagnosis and so you should take him back to your dr or to an paediatric orthopaedic surgeon to try and make a diagnosis as to the cause of his limp.

best wishes
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can There Be Any Hip Disease As My 2 Year Old Is Limping?

hi, the disease you are thinking of is perthes disease. he would be toward the younger end of the spectrum for this disorder but it is possible. at this age this condition would be treated non-operatively / symptomatically only. it s important however if your child is limping to make a diagnosis and so you should take him back to your dr or to an paediatric orthopaedic surgeon to try and make a diagnosis as to the cause of his limp. best wishes