Awareness and Recognition: The Importance of the Orthopaedist in Child Abuse

Vito Pavone, Ludovico Lucen

Abstract

The role of the orthopedic surgeon in suspected cases of child abuse includes obtaining a good history and making a thorough physical examination; obtaining the appropriate radiographs and notifying the appropriate services; participating in and communicating with a multidisciplinary team to manage the patients.

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