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Case Reports
. 2024 May 6;16(5):e59767.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.59767. eCollection 2024 May.

Bilateral Humerus Midshaft Fracture Associated With Birth Trauma: A Case Report

Swaroop Solunke  1 , Rahul Agrawal  1 , Ashwin Deshmukh  1 , Abhishek Nair  1 , Ankit Barosani  1
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Bilateral Humerus Midshaft Fracture Associated With Birth Trauma: A Case Report

Swaroop Solunke et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Bilateral humerus fractures as a result of birth trauma are a rare occurrence in neonatal care, necessitating special consideration due to their potential long-term implications. Birth-related injuries involving neonatal skeletal structures, especially fractures of the humerus, require special attention and a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and management. Here, we present the case of a newborn female child who experienced bilateral humerus fractures due to birth trauma. The subsequent management involved the application of splints to immobilize the affected arms, a standard practice in the treatment of fractures.

Keywords: birth trauma; diagnosis; humerus fracture; neonatal care; splints.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. X-ray confirming bilateral humerus midshaft fracture
A) Bilateral humerus midshaft fracture anterior-posterior (AP) view; B) right humerus midshaft fracture lateral view; C) left humerus midshaft fracture lateral view
Figure 2
Figure 2. Clinical picture of the patient at the 10-week follow-up
Figure 3
Figure 3. X-ray showing recovery
A) Bilateral humerus anterior-posterior (AP) view; B) right humerus lateral view; C) left humerus lateral view
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