Obstetric dislocation of the thoracic spine: case report and review of the literature.
A fracture dislocation of the upper thoracic spine with spinal cord injury is reported in a neonate. This rare injury is associated with attendant predisposing obstetric circumstances (breech transverse presentations, large baby size) that can alert clinicians of potential problems and aid in the diagnosis of neonatal hypotonia and paralysis.
Hôpital des Enfants-Malades, 149 rue de Sèvres, 75743 Paris, France.
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Journeau
L M
LM
Bourcheix
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Wagner
J P
JP
Padovani
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JC
Pouliquen
D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*