PEDIATRICS Vol. 8 No. 5 November 1951, pp. 693-700
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EPIPHYSEAL INJURIES IN BREECH DELIVERY

BERNARD H. SHULMAN M.D.1 and CHARLES B. TERHUNE M.D.1

1 The Department of Pediatrics, University of the State of New York Division, Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn.

Four cases of epiphyseal birth injuries in direct or altered breech extractions are presented. Characteristic roentgenographic studies demonstrate the local findings. The role of parity in the occurrence of these injuries is discussed. The mechanism of the injury, pathology and therapy of epiphyseal birth injuries is reviewed.

Submitted on April 25, 1951




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