4months old boy

[alich42]

i have a 4month old boy. Recently, he has develooped a certain posture of his left arm. He keeps his left arm staright with stretched hand facing backwards. He has no pain, no trauma, radiograph negative. And at times, its totally normal . He still moves his arms normally and sucks his left hand fingers and raises it above his head as well. Any thoughts?

[alich42]

His all other milestones are normal. He sucks his fingers same as the other hand. He moves it fine but when it is at rest that he puts it in this specific way. I have seen neurologist, general peds and an orthopedic surgeon. Everyone is saying to just keep and eye and not to worry.

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

If the other developmental parameters of your child is proceeding as planned (you may want to consult a developmental pediatrician for this) then this problem may just warrant observation and a constant visit to the doctor.  It would also help if the use of mittens is avoided, to make the baby be familiar with the capabilities and looks of his fingers.  This would aid in the normal fine finger developments of the baby.  I suggest you have him evaluated by a developmental pediatrician just to be sure there is nothing wrong.  Regards and God bless.