Champ Program Child Abuse Medical Provider Program Education for Child Abuse Medical Providers, CHAMP Program, www.champprogram.comHome CHAMPMember AreaCourseworkSkip navigation, go to content directlybackground
spacer
CHAMP Home Page
Whats New
About us
CHAMP Mentors and Faculty
CHAMP Network Members
Webcasts
Caring with Compassion
Child Victims of Human Trafficking
Test Your Knowledge
Coursework
Practice Recommendations
Resources for Professionals
DOH Initiatives
Educational Resources for Medical Residents
Position Statement
Contact Us
  

Back to list of cases


Child Abuse Case 5


The lateral spine X-ray of a seven-week-old infant is below. The baby presented with multiple rib fractures, retinal hemorrhages, subdural hemorrhages, and a left distal radial fracture.


Case 5


Which of the following is true?

  1. This finding shows a compression fracture of L2.
  2. This injury would be best observed using radionuclide scintigraphy.
  3. This injury is reportedly an uncommon finding in child abuse.
  4. Both A and C.

Read the answer









line

Copyright 2006-2023 The CHAMP Program, Syracuse, New York. All Rights Reserved.
www.CHAMPprogram.com
champ@upstate.edu
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York