Prevalence of inflicted and neglectful femur shaft fractures in young children in national level I trauma centers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of inflicted femur fractures in young children varies (1.5-35.2%), but these data are based on small retrospective studies with high heterogeneity. Age and mobility of the child seem to be indicators of inflicted trauma.

Objective

This study describes other factors associated with inflicted and neglectful trauma that can be used to distinguish inflicted and neglectful from accidental femur fractures.

Materials and methods

This retrospective study included children (0-6 years) who presented with an isolated femur fracture at 1 of the 11 level I trauma centers in the Netherlands between January 2010 and January 2016. Outcomes were classified based on the conclusions of the Child Abuse and Neglect teams or the court. Cases in which conclusions w

SUBMITTER: Loos MHJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9616777 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature