title: Neonatal separation of distal humeral epiphysis during Caesarean section: a case report.
abstract: We report a rare injury of distal humeral epiphyseal separation in a newborn during a Caesarean section. The diagnosis was made using magnetic resonance imaging. Emergency Caesarean deliveries with considerable traction applied to extract the baby can be the risk factor of such an injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Smt SK Hospital, New Delhi, India. drdsabat@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: Dhananjaya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sabat
authors.forename: Lalit
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Maini
authors.forename: V K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Gautam
mesh_terms: D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002146:Bony Callus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D000092464:Elbow Injuries