Sonographic diagnosis of traumatic separation of the proximal femoral epiphysis in the neonate.
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.
Diaz
M J
MJ
Department of Radiology, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas.
Hedlund
G L
GL
D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000293:injuries*; D005269:Femur / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography