Femur fractures in infants

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2008

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Authors
van As, Arjan Bastiaan
Garach, Sharadh
Journal Title

South African Medical Journal

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http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj
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University of Cape Town

Department
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Abstract
The Trauma Unit of the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital annually manages approximately 10 000 children under the age of 12 years. Approximately 500 (5%) present with non-accidental injuries (NAIs) which can further be categorised as resulting from sexual abuse (approximately 150 – 1.5%) and physical abuse (approximately 350 – 3.5%). We recently admitted 5 infants under 1 year, all with femur fractures, in 1 week. Practitioners should be alert for the possibility of NAI and abuse in infants presenting with any type of femur fracture, and investigate, manage and refer appropriately to ensure optimal patient care and outcome.
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Van As A. B., & Garach, S. R. (2008). Femur fractures in infants: clinical images: SAMJ forum. South African Medical Journal, 98(1), 23-24.

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