Yield of skeletal surveys in national network of child abuse pediatricians: Age is key.
Caitlin R McNamaraJoanne N WoodDaniel LindbergKristine A CampbellSpencer PostonMatthew ValenteMaria AntonucciJennifer WolfordCarmen CoombsHannah SahudJennifer ClarkeFarah W BrinkAngela BachimLori D FrasierNancy S HarperJohn D MelvilleNatalie LaubJames AnderstRachel P BergerPublished in: Child abuse & neglect (2024)
In children 2-5 years of age being evaluated for physical abuse, use of SS and the rate of occult fractures is low. The number of SS performed in children in this age group could potentially be decreased by up to 60 % by limiting SS to children admitted to the hospital.