Abstract
The breech extraction of the fetus through the vagina has a greater risk of hip fracture compared with the extraction by abdominal route. A 2980 g male infant was delivered at 39 weeks by elective cesarean section for breech presentation. The newborn sustained a fracture of the right femur. A simple immobilization of the limb in extension led to a complete healing of the fracture without sequelae. This case highlights that fact that cesarean delivery reduces the risk of causing a traumatic injury of the newborn compared to vaginal delivery; especially, with breech presentation but does not eliminate this possible accidental complication. Key words : Breech presentation, Fracture femur, Neonate
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