Fractures in a premature infant with neonatal rickets
Fractures in a premature infant with neonatal rickets
Radiographic findings showing long-bone fracture associated with rickets in a premature infant. Findings typical of rickets including frayed metaphyses can be seen along with the fractures. Long-bone fractures in preterm infants with rickets are radiologically similar to traumatic fractures and may be precipitated accidentally during care given by the medical team or the family.