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Multiple fractures in early infancy: report of two unusual cases
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|September 1, 1980
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This report details two pediatric cases of multiple fractures. One involved a newborn with undiagnosed bone dysplasia, while the other presented a unique infant case of bilateral slipped capital femoral epiphyses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Medical Genetics
- Neurology
Background:
- Multiple fractures in infants can indicate underlying skeletal disorders or trauma.
- Recurrent seizures in infants warrant a thorough investigation into potential etiologies, including metabolic and genetic factors.
Observation:
- A newborn presented with multiple fractures and an unclassified bone dysplasia.
- An infant with recurrent, unexplained seizures developed bilateral slipped capital femoral epiphyses and femoral neck fractures.
Findings:
- The infant case represents the youngest documented instance of bilateral slipped capital femoral epiphyses and bilateral femoral neck fractures.
- These fractures in the infant were attributed to stress injury, likely exacerbated by seizure activity.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering skeletal fragility in newborns with undiagnosed conditions.
- Underscores the potential for severe orthopedic complications, such as stress fractures, in infants experiencing recurrent seizures.
- Suggests a possible link between neurological conditions and pediatric bone health, warranting further research.
Abstract:
Two cases of multiple fractures, one in a newborn with an unclassified bone dysplasia, another in an infant with recurrent fits of unknown etiology are reported. The second case is the youngest in the literature with bilateral slipped capital femoral epiphyses and bilateral femoral neck fractures, secondary to stress injury.