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(P13.9) Birth injury to skeleton, unspecified
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329 077 in individuals diagnosis birth injury to skeleton, unspecified confirmed
Diagnosis birth injury to skeleton, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 12.16% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis birth injury to skeleton, unspecified
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Women receive the diagnosis birth injury to skeleton, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease birth injury to skeleton, unspecified - 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 skeleton, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Birth injury to skeleton, unspecified - what does this mean
Birth injury to the skeleton, unspecified, is a condition in which a newborn baby experiences trauma to the skeletal system during childbirth. this can be caused by a variety of factors, including a difficult delivery, an overly large baby, or a smaller than average pelvis size in the mother. in some cases, the injury can be mild and may resolve on its own, while in more severe cases, medical intervention may be necessary to repair the damage.
What happens during the disease - birth injury to skeleton, unspecified
Birth injury to skeleton, unspecified is a type of trauma to the skeletal system that occurs during the birth process. it is caused by a combination of the mechanical forces of labor, including the pressure of the baby's head against the mother's pelvic bones and the stretching of the baby's joints, as well as the medical interventions used during delivery, such as forceps and vacuum extractors. this trauma can result in fractures, dislocations, and other skeletal injuries.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the affected area
- Imaging tests such as X-ray, MRI, or CT scans
- Blood tests to check for infection or inflammation
- Bone scan to detect any fractures or abnormalities
- Electromyography (EMG) to measure electrical activity in muscles
- Nerve conduction studies to measure the speed of electrical signals in nerves
- Ultrasound to detect any joint or soft tissue damage
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce pain and improve mobility.
- Physical therapy
- Pain management
- Assistive devices
- Joint protection
- Surgery
- Rehabilitation
- Medication
- Occupational therapy
- Stretching exercises
- Muscle strengthening exercises
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Birth injury to skeleton, unspecified - Prevention
Birth injury to skeleton, unspecified can be prevented by following the recommended guidelines of prenatal care, such as regular check-ups, healthy diet, adequate exercise, and avoiding risky activities. it is also important to ensure that the mother is receiving proper nutrition and hydration throughout the pregnancy. additionally, it is important to ensure that the birthing process is conducted in a safe and controlled environment.