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Neonatal Orthopedics: A Review of Case Studies

Curry Bordelon1, Leann Baker2, Colleen Moss3

  • 1University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL, USA cjborde@uab.edu.

Neonatal Network : NN
|February 26, 2026
PubMed

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This article uses case studies to improve neonatal orthopedic care. It details common newborn orthopedic issues, diagnosis, and nursing interventions to enhance stability and function.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Neonatal orthopedic conditions require specialized knowledge for optimal outcomes.
  • Existing literature provides foundational knowledge, necessitating practical application guidance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advance neonatal orthopedic knowledge through practice-focused case studies.
  • To demonstrate the impact of nursing care on neonatal orthopedic outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Case study approach detailing presentation, diagnostic reasoning (labs and imaging), and nursing interventions.
  • Focus on common neonatal orthopedic issues and clinical application.

Main Results:

  • Exemplars translate evidence into repeatable workflows.
  • Demonstrates how bedside care influences orthopedic stability, comfort, and function.

Conclusions:

  • Improved orthopedic stability, comfort, and function in newborns through evidence-based workflows.
  • Enhances clinical application of neonatal orthopedic care principles.

Keywords:
NICU careassessmenteducationevidence-based practicefamily-centered care/parentingfetal/maternal

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