The role of orthopedist in child abuse and neglect.
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.
D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D002675:Child, Preschool; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D009985:Orthopedics; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000209:etiology