[Complete traumatic separation of the distal humeral epiphysis in a battered child].
Complete traumatic separation of the distal humeral epiphysis is a rare finding in children, and is usually seen in the battered child. An 11-month-old girl with a complete traumatic separation is described. The family pathology was diagnosed and proper social and legal steps were taken after the only clue, the fracture, was properly interpreted.
Rinott
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Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Central Hospital of the Emek, Afula.
Bor
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Clonimus
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D002649:Child Abuse; D004838:Epiphyses; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D007223:Infant; D011859:Radiography