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Predicting fracture occurrence and localization on neonatal clavicle fractures: A multi-centric analysis
Batuhan Gencer1, Nuri Koray Ülgen2, Hüseyin Gökhan Karadavut3
1Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.
Insights
Vaginal delivery significantly increases the risk of neonatal clavicle fractures. While some factors predict fracture occurrence, the side of the fracture is key to predicting its level.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neonatal care
- Public health
Background:
- Neonatal clavicle fractures are common birth injuries.
- Identifying predictive factors for fracture occurrence and location is crucial for clinical management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors influencing neonatal clavicle fracture occurrence and localization.
- To determine the most effective risk factors and their impact.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study involving 66 neonates with clavicle fractures and 850 controls.
- Evaluation of gestational age, birth weight, delivery type, Moro reflex, maternal age, parity, and comorbidities.
Main Results:
- Significant differences observed in gestational age, birth weight, delivery type, and Moro reflex between groups.
- Vaginal delivery increased fracture risk by 14.27 times (p<0.001).
- Right-sided fractures increased the risk of lateral one-third fractures by 6.2 times (p=0.037).
Conclusions:
- Neonatal clavicle fracture occurrence is somewhat predictable, but fracture levels are harder to ascertain.
- Gestational age, birth weight, and parity are important for detection.
- Fracture side is the most effective predictor of fracture level, with right-sided fractures linked to lateral fractures.
Background:
Our objective was to identify the factors that influence the occurrence and localization of neonatal clavicle fractures and to determine which risk factor is most effective and to what extent.
Methods:
A total of 66 neonates diagnosed with a neonatal clavicle fracture and a control group consisting of 850 neonates without fractures were analyzed. All patients were evaluated by the following criteria: gestational age, birth weight, gender, type of delivery, unilateral absence of the postpartum Moro reflex, maternal age at the time of delivery, number of deliveries, and presence of maternal comorbidities.
Results:
The study and control groups were found to differ statistically significantly concerning gestational age, birth weight, type of delivery, and the unilateral absence of the Moro reflex (p < 0.05 for each). Vaginal delivery increased the risk of a neonatal clavicle fracture occurring by a factor of 14.27 (p < 0.001, OR = 14.27, 95% CI: 5.2-38.9). Right-sided neonatal clavicle fractures increased the risk of lateral one-third fractures by a factor of 6.2 (p = 0.037, OR = 6.2, 95% CI: 6.2-47.6).
Conclusions:
The occurrence of neonatal clavicle fractures related to birth can be predicted to a certain extent, but the specific fracture levels remain difficult to ascertain. Although gestational age, birth weight, and number of deliveries of the mother are important parameters in the detection of neonatal clavicle fractures, the sole effective parameter in determining the level of the fracture is the side, and the incidence of lateral level fractures increases in right-sided clavicle fractures.
Level Of Evidence:
Prognostic level II study.
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