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(P13) Birth injury to skeleton
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329 077 in individuals diagnosis birth injury to skeleton confirmed
Diagnosis birth injury to skeleton is diagnosed Men are 12.16% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis birth injury to skeleton
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Women receive the diagnosis birth injury to skeleton
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease birth injury to skeleton - 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
Absence or low individual and public risk
Birth injury to skeleton - what does this mean
Birth injury to the skeleton is an injury to the bones or joints of the baby that can occur during labor and delivery. it can be caused by prolonged labor, an overly large baby, or improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors during delivery. it can also occur if the baby's head is forced through the birth canal too quickly, resulting in fractures of the skull, clavicle, or other bones.
What happens during the disease - birth injury to skeleton
Birth injury to the skeleton is a condition where the bones of the newborn are fractured or dislocated during the process of childbirth. this injury is often caused by a difficult labor and delivery process, with the baby's body being pulled and twisted in an unnatural way in order to fit through the birth canal. this can cause the bones to be stretched or compressed beyond their normal range, resulting in fractures and dislocations. it is also possible for the baby to suffer a fracture or dislocation due to a medical practitioner using excessive force during the delivery process.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam to assess the injury
- X-rays to determine the extent of the injury
- CT scan to assess the bone structure
- MRI to evaluate soft tissue damage
- Ultrasound to assess the development of the bones
- Bone scan to detect any fractures
- Blood tests to check for infection
- Genetic testing to identify any genetic abnormalities
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To treat the birth injury to the skeleton.
- Administering pain relief medications
- Physical therapy and exercises
- Applying splints and casts
- Surgery to correct bone deformities
- Orthotics and bracing
- Rehabilitation and strengthening exercises
- Occupational therapy
- Assistive devices
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Birth injury to skeleton - Prevention
Birth injury to the skeleton can be prevented by ensuring that the delivery is conducted in a safe and controlled environment, and that medical staff are adequately trained and experienced in the process. additionally, proper monitoring of the mother and baby during delivery, as well as the use of appropriate delivery equipment, can help to reduce the risk of birth injury to the skeleton.