Bilateral femur fracture in a newborn: an extreme complication of cesarean delivery

Introduction Bilateral femoral fracture due to birth trauma which is extremely rare, can occur during cesarean section. Material and methods This case represents a newborn delivered by cesarean section for breech presentation who sustained bilateral subtrochanteric fracture of the femur. Result The newborn was treated with immobilization in pelvipedal cast. Conclusion It has been concluded that performing accurate delivery technique and immediate evaluation–orthopedic consultation of the newborn in the presence of forced obstetrical maneuver are important.