# Bilateral Humerus Midshaft Fracture Associated With Birth Trauma: A Case Report

**Authors:** Swaroop Solunke, Rahul Agrawal, Ashwin Deshmukh, Abhishek Nair, Ankit Barosani

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59767 · 2024-05-06

## TL;DR

A newborn girl suffered bilateral humerus fractures from birth trauma and was treated with splints.

## Contribution

This case report highlights a rare instance of bilateral humerus midshaft fractures caused by birth trauma.

## Key findings

- Bilateral humerus fractures in neonates are rare and require careful management.
- Immobilization with splints is a standard treatment approach for such fractures.
- Birth trauma can lead to significant skeletal injuries in newborns.

## Abstract

Bilateral humerus fractures as a result of birth trauma are a rare occurrence in neonatal care, necessitating special consideration due to their potential long-term implications. Birth-related injuries involving neonatal skeletal structures, especially fractures of the humerus, require special attention and a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and management. Here, we present the case of a newborn female child who experienced bilateral humerus fractures due to birth trauma. The subsequent management involved the application of splints to immobilize the affected arms, a standard practice in the treatment of fractures.

## Linked entities

- **Species:** Homo sapiens (taxon 9606)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** -related injuries (MESH:D014947), Bilateral humerus fractures (MESH:D006810), fractures (MESH:D050723)

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11153977