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The aim of this study was to examine the incidence and outcome of birth-associated femoral fractures
Abstract:
Femoral fractures resulting from birth injuries are rare. The authors undertook a study to assess their incidence and outcome. Seven patients from a total of 55,296 live births suffered 8 femoral fractures (incidence 0.13 per 1,000 live births). Twin pregnancies, breech presentations, prematurity, and disuse osteoporosis were associated with the occurrence of a fracture. The typical more...
International Classification:
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - femoral fractures
Categories:
birth-associated femoral fractures
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Pediatr Orthop,
Vol: 22 Page: 27-30 2002 Jan-Feb
S. Morris; N. Cassidy; M. Stephens; D. McCormack; F. McManus
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