Distal femoral physeal fracture-dislocation (Salter-Harris-I) in a newborn: A case report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Physeal fractures in newborns are relative rare injuries, most often occurring as a result of birth trauma. Salter-Harris fractures of the distal femur should be treated as knee dislocation and, hence, as a medical emergency. A high index of suspicion for vascular injury should be present. Reduction, stabilization, and, if necessary, vascular repair should be carried out at the earliest to avoid permanent damage/deformity. We report a case of distal femoral physeal fracture and dislocation in a 2-day old neonate presenting with a swollen knee and decreased motion of the right lower extremity shortly after delivery.
Authors: Riya Samanta, Nafisa Shakir Batta, K. S. V. Abhinetri, Vikas Gupta
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405020436