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The etiology and significance of fractures in infants and young children: a critical multidisciplinary review.

Authors :
Servaes, Sabah
Brown, Stephen
Choudhary, Arabinda
Christian, Cindy
Done, Stephen
Hayes, Laura
Levine, Michael
Moreno, Joëlle
Palusci, Vincent
Shore, Richard
Slovis, Thomas
Brown, Stephen D
Choudhary, Arabinda K
Christian, Cindy W
Done, Stephen L
Hayes, Laura L
Levine, Michael A
Moreno, Joëlle A
Palusci, Vincent J
Shore, Richard M
Source :
Pediatric Radiology; May2016, Vol. 46 Issue 5, p591-600, 10p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

This paper addresses significant misconceptions regarding the etiology of fractures in infants and young children in cases of suspected child abuse. This consensus statement, supported by the Child Abuse Committee and endorsed by the Board of Directors of the Society for Pediatric Radiology, synthesizes the relevant scientific data distinguishing clinical, radiologic and laboratory findings of metabolic disease from findings in abusive injury. This paper discusses medically established epidemiology and etiologies of childhood fractures in infants and young children. The authors also review the body of evidence on the role of vitamin D in bone health and the relationship between vitamin D and fractures. Finally, the authors discuss how courts should properly assess, use, and limit medical evidence and medical opinion testimony in criminal and civil child abuse cases to accomplish optimal care and protection of the children in these cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03010449
Volume :
46
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Pediatric Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
114786864
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-016-3546-6