Abstract
There are several reasons for a roentgenographic examination of the suspected child abuse victim, including radiographic confirmation and evaluation of obvious trauma for purposes of medical management as well as diagnosis; screening to identify clinically silent, recent injury or evidence of prior injury; and to provide a baseline for comparison with follow-up films. Under no circumstances should a radiographic examination be a substitute for a careful physical examination.
Assuming that all areas of the child's body where clinical signs can be found have been examined, what constitutes a necessary and sufficient roentgenographic examination to complement the medically indicated examination or to identify occult evidence of skeletal injury where clinical signs are lacking?
- Copyright © 1978 by the American Academy of Pediatrics
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