Neonatal distal femoral epiphyseal dislocation: an ultrasound diagnosis.
Traumatic epiphyseal dislocation related to birth injury is uncommon. The authors report a case of slipped distal femoral epiphysis during a breech presentation in a twin pregnancy birthing process, diagnosed by ultrasonography. This type of separation could be difficult to detect in the newborn on plain radiographs because of the non-ossification of the epiphysis. Therefore, the use of sonography is helpful to make an early and accurate diagnosis in order to avoid malunion and deformities of the affected limb. Through this case report we will see the diagnostic value of high-resolution ultrasonography in diagnosing newborn injuries of the limbs, and particularly in the diagnosis of radiographically occult epiphyseal separation.
Department of Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Km 2.200, Route Sidi Hrazem, 30000, Fez, Morocco. alaouilamraniyoussef@gmail.com.
Youssef Alaoui
YA
Lamrani
Department of Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Km 2.200, Route Sidi Hrazem, 30000, Fez, Morocco.
Mustapha
M
Maâroufi
Department of Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Km 2.200, Route Sidi Hrazem, 30000, Fez, Morocco.
Imane
I
Kamaoui
Department of Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Km 2.200, Route Sidi Hrazem, 30000, Fez, Morocco.
Hicham
H
Ammor
Department of Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Km 2.200, Route Sidi Hrazem, 30000, Fez, Morocco.
Nadia Sqalli
NS
Houssaini
Department of Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Km 2.200, Route Sidi Hrazem, 30000, Fez, Morocco.
Siham
S
Tizniti
Birth trauma; Epiphyseal dislocation; Ultrasound