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Pediatric Radiology
Published in: Pediatric Radiology 4/2014

01-12-2014 | Special Issue: Abusive Head Trauma

Spinal injuries in abusive head trauma: patterns and recommendations

Authors: Alison Kemp, Laura Cowley, Sabine Maguire

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Special Issue 4/2014

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Abstract

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that there is an association between occult spinal injury and abusive head trauma (previously known as shaken baby syndrome). Consideration needs to be given to the nature of these injuries, the possible causal mechanisms and what investigations should be undertaken to delineate the full extent of spinal involvement in infants with suspected abusive head trauma. This association has the potential to influence our understanding of the biomechanics and subsequent neuropathology associated with abusive head trauma.
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Metadata
Title
Spinal injuries in abusive head trauma: patterns and recommendations
Authors
Alison Kemp
Laura Cowley
Sabine Maguire
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue Special Issue 4/2014
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-014-3066-1

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