Forensic Aspects of Pediatric Fractures: Differentiating Accidental Trauma from Child Abuse
By Unknown Author.
Description
Fractures are a common finding in children and it is estimated that 2.1% of all children will suffer at least one fracture before the age of 16. With young children in particular, the question may arise if this is related to child abuse. The aim of this book is to help physicians involved in child abuse cases to interpret radiological findings in light of the forensic circumstances under which they occurred. The authors present up-to-date literature related to the mechanisms underlying non-accidental cases of trauma.In this book not only the radiological findings in child-abuse are discusse...
ISBN(s)
3540787151, 9783540787150
