Fig. 1
From: Neonatal upper limb fractures – a narrative overview of the literature
Male neonate, macrosomic (4024g), shoulder dystocia and instrumental delivery, with a right humeral shaft fracture, diagnosed on the 1st day of life, after limb deformity and humerus crepitus noticed immediately after delivery. Treatment was carried out with soft immobilization, placing the affected limb with the sleeve of a long-sleeved shirt attached to the chest with the elbow at 90º flexion. a X-ray on day 1 showing a right middle shaft humerus fracture with significant displacement. b At 3 weeks follow-up: X-ray with evidence of bone callus and indication for passive and active mobility of the right upper limb. c At 10 months follow-up: the patient was clinically without symptoms or restrictions and the X-ray shows clear evidence of consolidation and remodeling of the fracture