title: Bilateral humerus fracture following birth trauma.
abstract: Birth injuries especially to humerus are rare in Caesarean sections as compared to vaginal deliveries. But in some difficult extractions even with expert care, injury may be sustained by the newborn. This is a report of a case of birth trauma induced fractures of both humerus during Caesarean section.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, K.V.G Medical College, Sullia, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Edwin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dias
keywords: Birth trauma; fracture; humerus
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