Clicking noise in 9 month olds hip

[BekZ]

Hi All,

Recently I've notices that DD's hip clicks when she is kicking her legs. I mainly notice it when she is feeding and she is kicking her legs out to the side. I some times hear it when she is having her nappy changed. I went to the MCHN yesterday and she told me to get a doctor to check it out.

What would they be looking for?

[Rivlas]

I would get it looked at asap. It might not be anything but if it is it can be fixed before she is much older. If you are not happy with what the Dr tells you ask for a referral.

No doubt someone who has had a child with this problem will be able to give you the advise you need.

[BekZ]

Rivlas - I been googling and I am quietly having a small meltdown

[Olive]

hun maybe head in the hip displasia thread and chat to the girs there

https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...up-2-a-11.html

[Tinsel]

Bek, GET OFF GOOGLE !!! You will give yourself a heart attack misdiagnosing baby E

I'm hoping it is nothing for you to be concerned about and please report back after you see the Doctor so we know if little precious is ok. Big hugs sweet.

[Rivlas]

Thanks olive, could not remember the name of the thread.
Yes, get off google, the worst place to be until you have a bit more information.
Let us know how you go at the Dr's

[BekZ]

Thanks everyone. We are off to the docs today

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

My DD had a clicky hip which was found at birth. We were referred to an Orthopedic surgeon and she had monthly ultrasounds up until she was 6 months old. turns out it was nothing sinister it was just an "immature development" of the socket over her hip bone. she ended up having to have an x-ray at 7 months (they don't do x-rays until after 6 months when the bones show up more clearly) and it showed that it had corrected itself and there was no displaysia

Goodluck at the docs today

[Miss.September]

BekZ - DD was born with clicky hips and she was diagnosed with hip dysplacia from 7 weeks. Your nurse is right in sending you to a doctor. Try not to panic, I know it's hard, but it's best to get it checked out as soon as you can. It could be a number of other things, but this is what they'll be checking for. See what your doctor says, you'll probably be sent for an ultrasound to see what's going on. The best advice I can give you right now, and all of the other BB ladies in the hip dysplacia support group thread will tell you the same thing - DON'T LET YOUR DOCTOR BRUSH IT OFF. Too many doctors ignore the signs of it and with bubs, the sooner it's treated, the better the outcome. Get the ultrasound to be sure. Big hugs to you hon, PM me if you want to chat or need any advice.

Corelly x

[BekZ]

Thanks for every bodies replies. I truly appreciate your advice. We've had an x-ray and all seems just fine, or at least that is what I read in the report.

[Willow]

Glad to hear all is OK Bek. D had clicky hips but thankfully they resolved without any intervention. Probably due to the time he spent breech and then transverse.