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| Bone Injuries |
Any of the following bone injuries should raise suspicion of physical abuse;
- Chip fractures of metaphysics
- Unusual fracture (ribs, scapula, sternum)
- Bucket handle fractures of metaphysics
- Repeated fracture to some site
- Fractures at different stages of healing
- Subperiosteal bleeding and calcification
- Dislocation of the hip and shoulder joints
- Spiral fractures
- Periosteal stripping
Whiplash, Shaken Infant Syndrome
This occurs when an infant is severely shaken. Symptoms include retinal hemorrhage and subdural hematomas with little or no external signs of injury.
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