At what age should the femoral head be seen on x ray in babies? 8 month old son who s femoral head cant be seen on xray, already treated for mild left hip dysplasia with harness, also has left multicystic (non functioning) kidney measuring 7.5cm and right cystic dysplastic kidney which has good function at present. 8.1kg and 66.5cm in length.
The femoral head radiologically seen at the age of 3-4 months, if developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) exists then there is a risk of femoral head avascular necrosis, if not managed. Which leads to development of the head of femur and various complications later on .so I highly recommend being referred to the pediatric orthopedic as soon as possible.