Suspicious Fractures for Abuse - Non-accidental Trauma

Metaphyseal fracture (Bucket handle fracture or Corner fracture) 
 • Present in up to 50% Of abused infants < 18 months Old 
 • Pathognomonic for non-accidental trauma 
Rib fracture 
 • Posterior ribs 
 • May have no overlying bruising 
 • Anterior rib fractures may occur with CPR (not posterior) 
Skull fracture 
 • Non-parietal 
 • Multiple bones 
 • Diastatic sutures 
 • Depressed
Scapular fracture 
Sternal fracture 

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 5 years ago
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