Bilateral Humerus Midshaft Fracture Associated With Birth Trauma: A Case Report

Bilateral humerus fractures as a result of birth trauma are a rare occurrence in neonatal care, necessitating special consideration due to their potential long-term implications. Birth-related injuries involving neonatal skeletal structures, especially fractures of the humerus, require special atten...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-05, Vol.16 (5), p.e59767
Main Authors: Solunke, Swaroop, Agrawal, Rahul, Deshmukh, Ashwin, Nair, Abhishek, Barosani, Ankit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birth injuries
Breech presentation
Case reports
Childbirth & labor
Fractures
Medical diagnosis
Neonatal care
Newborn babies
Obstetrics
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Orthopedics
Trauma
X-rays
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Summary:Bilateral humerus fractures as a result of birth trauma are a rare occurrence in neonatal care, necessitating special consideration due to their potential long-term implications. Birth-related injuries involving neonatal skeletal structures, especially fractures of the humerus, require special attention and a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and management. Here, we present the case of a newborn female child who experienced bilateral humerus fractures due to birth trauma. The subsequent management involved the application of splints to immobilize the affected arms, a standard practice in the treatment of fractures.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.59767