Book chapter
Neonatal Orthopedic Surgery
Neonatology, pp 2387-2390
10 Oct 2018
Abstract
The physical examination of neonates is unique and reflects stages of development. It may reveal musculoskeletal deformities which have to be differentiated from physiological anatomical variants. The presence of congenital anomalies of the spine and of the limbs, although not requiring urgent intervention, prompts investigations for associated anomalies in spinal cord and in the renal and cardiovascular systems. Other common muscoloskeletal problems in neonates are limb fractures and cervical injuries, as consequences of a difficult delivery, infections (arthritis with osteomyelitis, generally in multiple sites), and developmental dysplasia of the hip. Early diagnosis of these conditions is of paramount importance to ensure specific treatment and normal limb growth and function.
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- Title
- Neonatal Orthopedic Surgery
- Creators
- Peter D. Pizzutillo - Tenet HealthcareMartin J. Herman - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Neonatology, pp 2387-2390
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing; Cham
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics; Medical Humanities; Orthopedic/Orthopaedic Surgery
- Other Identifier
- 991020836322904721