Classic metaphyseal lesion of distal tibia following footling breech delivery.
Pediatr Radiol
; 49(13): 1840-1842, 2019 12.
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ABSTRACT
Classic metaphyseal lesions associated with childbirth are rare. We report a distal tibial metaphyseal fracture following a difficult breech delivery. Classic metaphyseal fractures are considered highly specific injuries associated with non-accidental trauma. This case depicts a classic metaphyseal lesion sustained during footling breech extraction in an urgent delivery. The traction and torque placed on the distal extremities during this difficult delivery suggest a potential mechanism for this injury.
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Asunto principal:
Fracturas de la Tibia
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Traumatismos del Nacimiento
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Presentación de Nalgas
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Cesárea
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Extracción Obstétrica
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
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En
Año:
2019
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Article