When Did The Fracture Happen?
When did the fracture happen? This is a question often asked by medical professionals in cases of alleged child abuse. Other important related questions are: Is it abuse? Who did it?…
Pediatric Burns: Discerning Accidental Cases from Child Abuse
Approximately 250,000 children suffer burn injuries each year in the United States, accounting for one‑third of all burns. Of these patients, about 30,000 require hospital admission. Pediatric burn resuscitation protocol…
Oral Injury: Does a Torn Frenulum Always Point to Abuse?
Evaluating potential child abuse cases can be challenging. The presence of multiple injuries can be compounded as the body responds to initial trauma, making it difficult to discern what actually…