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. 1976 Jul;7(3):733-42.

The role of orthopedist in child abuse and neglect

B A Akbarnia, N O Akbarnia
  • PMID: 958693

The role of orthopedist in child abuse and neglect

B A Akbarnia et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 1976 Jul.

Abstract

The diagnosis of child abuse is contingent upon having a high index of suspicion. Orthopedic surgeons and other surgical specialists should be more involved in a team approach for prevention, detection and management in cases of child abuse in the hope of breaking the cycle of this mutilating and often fatal tragedy.

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