**12. Conclusion**

Neonatal fractures are reported affecting all parts of the skeleton. Their incidence is increased in cases of difficult labor with an overweight neonate. Cesarean delivery in an emergency is associated with higher incidence of long bone fractures. Neonates with an underlying disease with bone fragility sustain neonatal fractures. Fractures may also appear in uncomplicated normal labor.

Clavicle fractures are the most common and their management is appropriate handling of the neonate. Callus formation that is diagnosed later as a prominence in the clavicular area is often the main symptom. Fractures of the femur and humerus are severe complications that require appropriate treatment from a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. Diseases with bone fragility must be ruled out. Premature babies with low birth weight are at increased risk to sustain fractures. Diagnosis of epiphysiolisthesis of the distal femur and humerus is extremely difficult and appropriate reduction is essential for the management. Neonatal fractures are complications of the labor that occasionally lead to severe medicolegal problems.
