Citation

Cramer KE. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 1996; 43(5): 1035-1051.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8858072

Abstract

Fractures are one of the most common manifestations of child abuse. Pediatricians and other physicians caring for children must have a clear understanding of the injury patterns sustained by children in abusive situations and be able to recognize those injuries. A thorough history and physical examination and accurate radiographic interpretation are essential. Early identification of nonaccidental trauma is imperative because proper intervention has been shown to be effective.

Language: en