Use and Utility of Skeletal Surveys to Evaluate for Occult Fractures in Young Injured Children

ConclusionsThe high rate of occult fractures in infants 0-5 months old underscores the importance of increasing the use of skeletal surveys in this population. Further research is needed to identify the injury characteristics of older infants and toddlers most at risk for occult fractures.
Source: Academic Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research