Abstract
The authors describe 4 first rib fractures in 3 infants, highlighting the difficulty in detecting first rib fractures on skeletal survey. All 4 fractures were the result of physical abuse. A literature search does not find a case of first rib fracture in a healthy infant that is not the result of child abuse. The diagnosis of first rib fracture in an infant should prompt a thorough medical and social evaluation for child abuse.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 426-430 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Clinical Pediatrics |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2012 |
Keywords
- child abuse
- infant
- rib fracture
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health