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Femur fracture
Baby was in breech position and it was cesarean. Post delivery baby born with femur fracture on the right leg. Band applied on born day and Plaster of Paris is applied on right leg with waist support on 5th day. What kind of treatment should we follow? Are we going in right way or is there any other method of treatment? What precautions should we take? Please help as the baby is very small.
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Conservative emanagement is the right option.
Just get check x-rays done.
Plaster may be needed to reapply regularly considering baby's soft and fragile skin and toilet activities.
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Need X ray ,
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plaster support is needed
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Dr. Vishal Kodgirkar
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Palghar
You are following a right method of treatment.
Newborn babies have lot of healing potential. No need to worry much.
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Kindly share x rays of the femur.
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