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• 1.   Birth-associated femoral fractures: incidence and outcome

  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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• 2.   Traumatic posterior dislocation of hip in children

  These case reports discuss two cases of traumatic posterior dislocation of hip in children aged 3 and 14 years

  

  Abstract:

  Traumatic posterior dislocation of the hip joint in children is an uncommon injury. It constitutes a true orthopedic emergency. It makes up over 80% of pediatric hip dislocations. In children, it can occur as a result of minimal trauma, which is attributed to a soft pliable acetabulum and ligamentous laxity. In skeletally mature adolescents, a greater force is required to dislocate the more...

  International Classification:

  Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue - Report

  Categories:

  traumatic posterior dislocation of the hips

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Pediatr Emerg Care, Vol: 17 Page: 32-5 February 2001
  S. Kutty; B. Thornes; W. A. Curtin; M. F. Gilmore

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