Natasha Gupta, Nirbhay Parashar, Richard Trester, Josef Blankstein
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BACKGROUND: Birth-related injuries are a well-known complication of vaginal breech deliveries but are not anticipated during cesarean breech deliveries. However, long bone fractures in the neonate can result from delivery of the breech presentation by cesarean section.
CASES: We report 2 cases of long bone fractures that occurred during cesarean section for breech presentation. No underlying bone pathology or systemic illness could be identified in either case. There were no other predisposing risk factors for fractures except breech presentation. Both infants were managed with cast application and outpatient physical therapy and recovered without any residual deformity.
CONCLUSION: Obstetricians should be aware of the possibility of long bone fractures with abdominal breech deliveries. Their prompt recognition and conservative management, including physical therapy, can prevent bone deformities.
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The Journal of Reproductive Medicine® has been the essential tool of Obstetricians and Gynecologists since 1968. As a highly regarded professional journal and the official periodical of six medical associations, JRM® brings timely and relevant information on the latest procedures and advances in the field of reproductive medicine. Published bimonthly, JRM® contains peer-reviewed articles and case reports submitted by top specialists. Common topics include research, clinical practice, and case reports related to general obstetrics and gynecology, infertility, female cancers, gynecologic surgery, contraception, and medical education.
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