Awareness and Recognition: The Importance of the Orthopaedist in Child Abuse
- Authors: Pavone, Vito; Lucenti, Ludovico; Testa, Gianluca; Pappalardo, Xena; Parano, Enrico
- Publication year: 2016
- Type: Articolo in rivista
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/628354
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.