Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology

NATAL TRAUMA OF THE CERVICAL SPINE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES IN CHILDREN BORN BY SURGICAL MEANS "CAESAREAN SECTION" IN THE ANDIJAN REGION

Djuraeva Khursanoy Zokirovna,

Senior teacher of the pediatrics and neonatology department of the faculty, ASMI

Keywords: natal trauma, cervical spine, caesarean section, neonatal injury, Andijan region, neurological outcomes, spinal cord.

Abstract

Despite being considered a safer alternative in complicated deliveries, caesarean section does not entirely eliminate the risk of birth-related injuries, including trauma to the cervical spine. This study explores the incidence, mechanisms, clinical outcomes, and long-term consequences of cervical spine injuries in neonates born via caesarean section in the Andijan region of Uzbekistan. Based on observational data from local maternity and neonatal care units, the article identifies critical obstetric and neonatal factors associated with these injuries. Clinical manifestations, diagnostic challenges, rehabilitation outcomes, and the role of local health infrastructure are analyzed in detail.

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