Epiphyseal injuries in breech delivery

Four cases of epiphyseal birth injuries in direct or altered breech extractions are presented. Characteristic roentgenographic studies demonstrate the local findings. The role of parity in the occurrence of these injuries is discussed. The mechanism of the injury, pathology and therapy of epiphyseal...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1951-11, Vol.8 (5), p.693-700
Hauptverfasser: SHULMAN, B H, TERHUNE, C B
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Four cases of epiphyseal birth injuries in direct or altered breech extractions are presented. Characteristic roentgenographic studies demonstrate the local findings. The role of parity in the occurrence of these injuries is discussed. The mechanism of the injury, pathology and therapy of epiphyseal birth injuries is reviewed.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.8.5.693