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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1840-1842 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric Radiology |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2019 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging