Monteggia fracture dislocation in a neonate resulting from birth trauma: a case report.
Birth-related injuries in an uncommon location may be missed initially and may result in significant morbidity. We report for the first time a case of a Monteggia fracture dislocation in a neonate resulting from birth trauma. The delayed presentation at 7 days made open reduction necessary in this otherwise nonoperatively managed injury because of the accelerated rate of bony union in infants. All high-risk births, including 2nd-born twins, should be thoroughly screened to avoid initial misdiagnosis.
Gupta
P N
PN
Department of Orthopedics, Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh. drpgupta123@rediffmail.com
Kaushal
Rishi
R
Gupta
Ravi
R
Garg
Sudhir
S
Bahadur
Raj
R
D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D001864:Bone Wires; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009011:Monteggia's Fracture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries