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(P15.2) Sternomastoid injury due to birth injury
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174 818 in individuals diagnosis sternomastoid injury due to birth injury confirmed
1 462 deaths with diagnosis sternomastoid injury due to birth injury
1% mortality rate associated with the disease sternomastoid injury due to birth injury
Diagnosis sternomastoid injury due to birth injury is diagnosed Men are 14.19% more likely than Women
99 811
Men receive the diagnosis sternomastoid injury due to birth injury
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis sternomastoid injury due to birth injury
1 462 (1.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease sternomastoid injury due to birth injury - 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 0-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Disease Features sternomastoid injury due to birth injury
Absence or low individual and public risk
Sternomastoid injury due to birth injury - what does this mean
Sternomastoid injury due to birth injury is a condition in which the sternomastoid muscle, which runs from the neck to the chest, is damaged during the birthing process. this can occur from excessive stretching of the muscle during delivery or from direct trauma to the muscle during the delivery process.
What happens during the disease - sternomastoid injury due to birth injury
Sternomastoid injury due to birth injury is caused by excessive stretching of the sternomastoid muscle during delivery, which can lead to tearing of the muscle fibers. this can cause pain, swelling, and decreased range of motion in the affected area. in severe cases, it can also lead to nerve damage, causing numbness and muscle weakness.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Sternomastoid injury due to birth injury - Prevention
To prevent sternomastoid injury due to birth injury, it is important for medical practitioners to ensure the delivery process is carefully monitored and managed, paying attention to the baby’s position and size, and ensuring that proper birthing techniques are used. additionally, regular check-ups during pregnancy can help to identify any issues that may lead to an increased risk of sternomastoid injury.