Femur Fracture in a Newborn During Emergency Cesarean Delivery: A Case Report
2025
Femur Fracture in a Newborn During Emergency Cesarean Delivery
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Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Dorjey Yeshey, Pradhan Abhisek, Lamichaney Gitanjali
Primary Institution: Phuntsholing General Hospital, Chukha, Bhutan
Hypothesis
Is cesarean delivery for breech presentation completely safe?
Conclusion
This case highlights that cesarean section for malpresentation is not completely safe.
Supporting Evidence
- Birth injury can occur during both vaginal and cesarean delivery.
- Fractures of the femur in newborns are uncommon, occurring in 0.1 per 1000 live births.
- Cesarean delivery is presumed to be safer for breech presentation but can still result in injury.
Takeaway
Sometimes, babies can get hurt during delivery, even if it's done by cesarean section, which is usually safer for breech babies.
Methodology
A case report detailing the delivery and subsequent diagnosis of a femur fracture in a newborn.
Limitations
The case is based on a single instance and may not represent broader trends.
Participant Demographics
A 32-year-old woman, G2P1, at 38+1 weeks of gestation.
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