title: Alternate theories of causation in abusive head trauma: what the science tells us.
abstract: When cases of suspected abusive head trauma are adjudicated in courts of law, several alternative theories of causation are frequently presented. This paper reviews common theories and examines their scientific basis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, M/S M2-10, 4800 Sand Point Way, NE, Seattle, WA, 09105, USA, cjenny@uw.edu.
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Jenny
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008954:Models, Biological; D014481:United States