(P13.2) Birth injury to femur

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329 077 in individuals diagnosis birth injury to femur confirmed

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis birth injury to femur is diagnosed Men are 12.16% more likely than Women

184 539

Men receive the diagnosis birth injury to femur

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

144 538

Women receive the diagnosis birth injury to femur

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease birth injury to femur - Men and Women aged 0

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 5-19, 25-29, 40-95+

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 20-24, 30-39

Disease Features birth injury to femur

Absence or low individual and public risk

Birth injury to femur - what does this mean

Birth injury to the femur occurs when the newborn's femur experiences excessive force during delivery, resulting in a fracture or other damage to the bone. it can occur due to an abnormally large baby, a difficult delivery, or a medical error.

What happens during the disease - birth injury to femur

Birth injury to the femur is caused by a combination of mechanical and metabolic factors. during the birthing process, the baby's femur can become compressed, resulting in a fracture or dislocation. additionally, metabolic factors such as maternal diabetes, pre-eclampsia, or fetal distress can contribute to the likelihood of a birth injury. the combination of these factors can lead to a fracture or dislocation of the femur.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Obtain medical history of patient
Perform physical examination of affected area
Order X-rays of the affected area
Order CT scan of the affected area
Order MRI of the affected area
Order blood tests to evaluate for infection
Order bone scan to evaluate for fractures
Order ultrasound to evaluate for soft tissue damage

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce pain, improve mobility and restore function of the femur.

Physical therapy
Surgery to repair the femur
Orthopedic bracing
Casting or splinting
Pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Assistive devices

8 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Birth injury to femur - Prevention

Birth injury to femur can be prevented by proper monitoring of the mother during childbirth, avoiding the use of forceps or vacuum during delivery, and ensuring that the baby is delivered in the proper position. additionally, proper prenatal care and nutrition can help reduce the risk of birth injury to the femur.

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