Cesarean section and right femur fracture: a rare but possible complication for breech presentation

"Background: The breech extraction of the fetus through the vagina has a greater risk of hip fracture compared with the extraction by abdominal route.. Case: A 2390 female infant was delivered at 39° week by elective cesarean section for breech presentation. The newborn sustained a fracture of the right femur. A simple immobilization of the limb in extension led to a complete healing of the fracture without sequelae.. Conclusion: caesarean delivery reduces the risk of causing a traumatic injury of the newborn compared to vaginal delivery, especially with breech presentation, but does not eliminate this possible accidental complication.. "