Abstract
Humerus fractures in neonates are rare, but can occur during cesarean section and bilateral humerus fracture has not been reported yet. This case represents a newborn delivered by cesarean section for breech presentation which resulted in bilateral humerus fracture.
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Canpolat, F.E., Köse, A. & Yurdakök, M. Bilateral humerus fracture in a neonate after cesarean delivery. Arch Gynecol Obstet 281, 967–969 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-009-1256-0
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