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

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...

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Main Authors: Rachelle Goldfisher, John Amodio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/825413
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