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Mind The Bleep

If the fontanelle is sunken then the baby may be dehydrated and if they are bulging then this can be a sign of birth injury or hydrocephalus. If you are concerned that the clavicle may be fractured then arrange an x-ray and discuss the findings with the orthopaedics team. Barlow Test: This checks for a hip that can be dislocated.