Skeletal imaging of child abuse (non-accidental injury)

Pediatr Radiol. 2009 May;39(5):461-70. doi: 10.1007/s00247-009-1157-1. Epub 2009 Feb 24.

Abstract

In recent years there has been a worldwide increased awareness that children are physically abused by their carers. Radiologists play a vital role in the detection of inflicted injuries. This article reviews the skeletal imaging findings seen in child abuse.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidents
  • Child
  • Child Abuse / diagnosis*
  • Child Abuse / prevention & control
  • Child Abuse / statistics & numerical data*
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis*
  • Fractures, Bone / epidemiology*
  • Fractures, Bone / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Pediatrics / methods