title: Sonographic diagnosis of traumatic separation of the proximal femoral epiphysis in the neonate.
abstract: Traumatic separation of the proximal femoral epiphysis is an uncommon birth injury that is difficult to diagnose early. A case is presented in which ultrasonography (US) was used to demonstrate the physeal injury. Early recognition of this injury with US may help prevent development of a permanent coxa vara deformity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Diaz
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Hedlund
mesh_terms: D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000293:injuries*; D005269:Femur / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography