Management of birth injuries

Clin Perinatol. 2005 Mar;32(1):19-38, v. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2004.11.007.

Abstract

Birth injuries are a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Although often associated with traumatic delivery, birth injuries often occur in normal spontaneous deliveries in the absence of any risk factors. This article discusses the diagnosis and management of the most common birth injuries that are encountered by health care providers who care for newborns.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Birth Injuries / diagnosis
  • Birth Injuries / etiology
  • Birth Injuries / therapy*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries
  • Torticollis / diagnosis
  • Torticollis / etiology
  • Torticollis / therapy
  • Trauma, Nervous System / diagnosis
  • Trauma, Nervous System / etiology
  • Trauma, Nervous System / therapy