Separation of the Proximal Humeral Epiphysis in the Newborn: Rapid Diagnosis with Ultrasonography

• Main Authors: Rachelle Goldfisher (Author), John Amodio (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• נושאים: article
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Separation of the proximal humeral epiphysis (SPHE) is a well-known occurrence and may occur secondary to trauma, infection, and nonaccidental trauma. Since most newborns do not have the proximal humeral epiphysis ossified at birth, the diagnosis may be difficult to make on routine radiographs. Ultr...