II. Epidemiology
- Most common newborn orthopedic injury
III. Signs
- Pain with movement and Moro Reflex
- Pseudoparalysis of extremity on Fracture side
- Sternocleidomastoid Muscle spasm on affected side
- Crepitus at Fracture site
- Palpable bony irregularity at Fracture site
IV. Precautions
- Assess concurrent injury to adjacent structures
V. Radiology
VI. Management
- Immobilize arm and Shoulder 7-10 days
- Safety pin infants sleeve to shirt
VII. Prognosis
- Excellent, even for displaced Fractures
VIII. Course
- Palpable callus formation in 7 to 10 days
- Fracture heals in 4 to 6 weeks