A comparison of four different imaging modalities - Conventional, cross polarized, infra-red and ultra-violet in the assessment of childhood bruising

Background It is standard practice to image concerning bruises in children. We aim to compare the clarity and measurements of bruises using cross polarized, infra-red (IR) and ultra-violet (UV) images to conventional images. Methods Children aged
Highlights • Diffuse bruises may be measured on conventional & cross polarized imaging. • Infrared or ultraviolet imaging may not show bruises which are difficult to see in vivo. • Measurements of bruises using infrared imaging may be smaller than other modalities.