The role of orthopedist in child abuse and neglect
Akbarnia, B.A.; Akbarnia, N.O.
Orthopedic Clinics of North America 7(3): 733-742
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-5898 PMID: 958693 Document Number: 105682
The diagnosis of child abuse is contingent upon having a high index of suspicion. Orthopedic surgeons and other surgical specialists should be more involved in a team approach for prevention, detection and management in cases of child abuse in the hope of breaking the cycle of this mutilating and often fatal tragedy.