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How long can a broken femur bone go unnoticed on a new born premature baby?
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Hard to say : In a newborn most fractured bone heal so quickly it may not be noticed at all
Answered 8/2/2014
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Depends on type: Non-displaced fractures, will heal quickly and show few, if any signs in a newborn unless significant traction is placed on the upper arm. Since most newborns are not subject to extreme traction or tension after delivery, a non-displaced fracture can go entirely unnoticed, unless at some point the baby has an xray of the arm. Displaced fractures are diagnosed quickly, usually right after birth
Answered 9/29/2016
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