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This revised and expanded second edition provides a detailed, forensic-oriented guide to the radiological assessment of child abuse. It integrates radiologic findings with the forensic context, enabling clinicians to interpret fractures and other injuries in relation to the circumstances under which they occurred. The book aims to help distinguish accidental injuries from abuse, supporting accurate diagnosis and legal evaluation.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of radiologic findings in cases of suspected child abuse
- Integrates forensic perspective to contextualize injuries and support evidence-based conclusions
- Addresses fractures by anatomical location and trauma mechanism, with attention to clinical outcomes
- Draws on current literature to clarify which trauma types can produce specific injuries
- Supports multidisciplinary use by pediatricians, emergency physicians, radiologists, legal medicine specialists, lawyers, and judges
- Provides guidance for accurate diagnosis, documentation, and courtroom evidence in cases of non-accidental trauma
- Extensively illustrated with high-quality images to aid interpretation and clinical decision-making