Incidence Rate of Musculoskeletal Congenital Anomalies of Neonates in Muthanna Province From 1/1/2008 to 1/1/2009

Abstract

The aim of this study is to know the incidence rate of musculoskeletal congenital anomalies in Muthanna province at the period of 1/1/2008 to 1/1/2009 . The study compromised ( 218 ) live birth neonates ( 1 day – 1 year ) of musculoskeletal congenital anomalies at Hussein Teaching and obstetric and pediatric teaching hospitals . The overall incidence of various types of musculoskeletal congenital anomalies was ( 0.7 %) ( 7 per 1000) , and this is high incidence in comparison with the other countries .The fertility rate was ( 47 % ) and this is a good rate .The study showed high incidence of musculoskeletal congenital anomalies in Samawa city than Rumaitha and Khidher cities . The study revealed ( 35 ) cases due to chicken pox and German Rubella , ( 28 ) cases due to toxoplasmosis , ( 25 ) cases due to diabetes mellitus , ( 2 ) cases associated with the epilepsy and ( 2 ) cases due to thyroid diseases . The mothers were interviewed regarding the age , family history , consanguinity , parity , maturity of fetus , history of maternal disease , history of exposure to ionizing radiation or chemical agent and use of folic acid . The neonate was examined and sent for some investigations ( e.g. radiograph , ultrasound , computerized tomographic scan and some lab. Investigations ) .