Neonatal epiphyseal separatton of the head of femur is a rare obstetrical injury. This is confused with the more common proximal femoral metaphysical fracture, dislocation of hip or even an infection. Such a case is reported in this paper. Management was conservative, with abduction splint for three weeks and the outcome was satisfactory.
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