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Fractured long bones in a term infant delivered by cesarian section
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Cesarean delivery does not rule out birth trauma. Fractures of the tibia and radius in a newborn suggest trauma may occur even during C-section delivery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neonatology
Background:
- Birth trauma is a significant concern in neonatology.
- Cesarean section is often considered a safer delivery method, potentially reducing birth injuries.