title: [Newborn and infant fractures secondary to traditional massage].
abstract: The traditional massage of the newborn and young infant is an ancient practice in Africa and other regions. It has many benefits that are currently recognized, even in Western societies. However, it can be dangerous. We report two cases of fractures of the femur and clavicle that occurred in a 17-day-old newborn and a 1-month-old infant secondary to a traditional massage. In both cases, there was no concept of trauma or a history of osteogenesis imperfecta in the family or the presence of other fractures suggesting abuse. We concluded in a fracture caused by traditional massage in both cases. Given its many benefits as described in the literature, the traditional massage of young infants cannot be considered a harmful practice. However, it should be practiced with care to prevent the occurrence of such complications.
authors.affiliation: Département de chirurgie et maternité, faculté des sciences de la santé de l'université Marien-Ngouabi Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Congo; Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU de Brazzaville, 13, avenue Auxence-Ikonga, BP 32, Brazzaville, Congo. Electronic address: carynemboutol@yahoo.fr.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mboutol-Mandavo
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Aristide Le Dantec de Dakar, 30, avenue Pasteur, BP 3001, Dakar, Sénégal.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: N'dour
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Aristide Le Dantec de Dakar, 30, avenue Pasteur, BP 3001, Dakar, Sénégal.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Ouedraogo
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Aristide Le Dantec de Dakar, 30, avenue Pasteur, BP 3001, Dakar, Sénégal.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Missengue-Bosseba
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Aristide Le Dantec de Dakar, 30, avenue Pasteur, BP 3001, Dakar, Sénégal.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ndiaye
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Aristide Le Dantec de Dakar, 30, avenue Pasteur, BP 3001, Dakar, Sénégal.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ngom
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D002968:Clavicle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016488:Medicine, African Traditional