Neonatal Birth Fractures

Fractures in newborn infants due to trauma imparted by the birthing process are rare. These skeletal injuries can occur in the form of diaphyseal fractures or, much less commonly, separation of physes. Often, prompt recognition of birth fractures is difficult, which may lead to late presentation. Ca...

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Main Authors: Tyler C. McDonald, MD, C. Lake Higdon, BS, William A. Cutchen, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S276827652400957X