Non-accidental Fractures in Children
X-ray AP Both Femur with midshaft of femur fracture
(https://radiopaedia.org/cases/non-accidental-injury-1)
Impression - Non-accidental Injury (femur fracture in non-ambulatory child )
Non accidental Injury
injury deliberately inflicted by a parent or a care-giver.
Risks- first born, premature babies ,step child, family history of abuse, parents IV drug abusers
Treatment
Gallows traction with a radiographs at 2-3/52 to show callus formation and then gentle mobilization as comfort allows
Hip Spica
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