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Aktuelle Traumatol 2001; 31(1): 27-29
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-11463
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Fracture of the Clavicle in the Newborn - Detection and Follow-up by Sonography

A. Blankstein, A. Ganel, M. Salai, I. Cohen, M. Heim, L. Diamant, A. Chechick
  • 1 Department of Orthopedic surgery and Diagnostic imaging, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
  • 1 Sprinzak Medical Center, Kupat-Holim Meuchedet, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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31 December 2001 (online)

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Summary

Twenty-one cases of clavicular fractures in newborn babies were examined. Ten by radiographic and ultrasonic evaluation and 11 had only ultrasound examination. Clavicle fracture can be diagnosed by ultrasound.

Klavikulafraktur beim Neugeborenen - Diagnose und Nachuntersuchung durch Sonographie

21 Klavikulafrakturen bei Neugeborenen wurden untersucht, zehn durch Röntgenaufnahmen und Sonographie, elf durch Sonographie alleine. Die Klavikulafraktur beim Neugeborenen kann durch Sonographie diagnostiziert werden.

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A. Blankstein

Department of Orthopedic surgery and Diagnostic imagingSheba Medical CenterTel Hashomer52 621 Israel

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