Shaken baby syndrome: an odyssey.
Shaken baby syndrome is evaluated in the context of its historical evolution and its veracity in referring to causal injury mechanisms. A rational assessment of the injury causation and consequent pathological states associated with the syndrome is presented. It is now evident that shaken baby syndrome evolved as a result of a faulty application of scientific reasoning and a lack of appreciation of mechanisms of injury. A brief explanation of the commonly understood usage and interface of scientific methodology and reasoning as applied to clinical medicine is given.
Department of Neurosurgery, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C., USA. ruscinski@potomacistitute.org
Ronald H
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Uscinski
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D038642:Shaken Baby Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology*