Interpreting fractures in child maltreatment

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorProsser, I. M., & Harrison, S. K.
dc.date.accessioned2017-06-01T18:35:44Z
dc.date.available2017-06-01T18:35:44Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstractAll paediatricians and health professionals working with young children need to be aware of the potential for child abuse to be a cause of physical injuries, such as fractures. Clinical experience, Serious Case Reviews and research show us that maltreatment should be kept in mind, in order for investigations to be carried out where appropriate and to prevent further harm. Whilst accidental fractures are common, fractures may also be the sentinel injury that alerts professionals to the possibility of child abuse, presenting clinically or detected as an occult injury on imaging for other reasons or when investigating a case of suspected maltreatment. The health professional evaluating a child with any fracture should be aware of features that raise the suspicion of abuse as a cause and be familiar with current recommendations for further investigations. This article outlines the current research concerning abusive fractures in children. It offers guidance on how to optimize radiological investigations and avoid common pitfalls in clinical practice. (Author Abstract)en_US
dc.identifier.citationProsser, I. M., & Harrison, S. K. (2017). Interpreting fractures in child maltreatment. Paediatrics and Child Health, 27(1), 28-32.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.paediatricsandchildhealthjournal.co.uk/article/S1751-7222(16)30183-4/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11212/3362
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherPaediatrics and Child Healthen_US
dc.subjectchild abuseen_US
dc.subjectphysical abuseen_US
dc.subjectdiagnosisen_US
dc.subjectmedical signsen_US
dc.subjectInternational Resourcesen_US
dc.subjectUnited Kingdomen_US
dc.titleInterpreting fractures in child maltreatmenten_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

Files

Collections

CALiO Collection of Resources