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ArticleClinics in orthopedic surgery2014

Pattern of fractures in non-accidental injuries in the pediatric population in Singapore.

Sumanth Kumar Gera, Rakesh Raveendran, Arjandas Mahadev

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Article in Clinics in orthopedic surgery, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sumanth Kumar GeraDepartment of Orthopaedics Surgery, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore.
Rakesh RaveendranDepartment of Orthopaedics Surgery, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore.
Arjandas MahadevDepartment of Orthopaedics Surgery, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore.
Boston Children's Hospital · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFractures as a result of non-accidental injuries (NAI) are not uncommon among children. The purpose of our study was to describe the incidence, demographic characteristics, and associated risk factors in patients with NAI in a multiethnic Asian cohort.

methodsA retrospective record review of patients admitted to our hospital between September 2007 and 2009 with the diagnosis of NAI was conducted.

resultsA total of 978 children were reported with suspicion of NAI. Among them, 570 patients (58.28%) were diagnosed with NAI. Fractures were observed in 35 children (6.14%). NAI fractures were highest among female infants (73.3%). The biological father was the most common known perpetrator of NAI (n = 155, 29.0%). The most common perpetrator sadly remained unknown (n = 14, 40%). All NAI fractures were closed (n = 35, 6.14%), and the most commonly affected bone was the humeral shaft (n = 10, 28.57%) with an oblique configuration. Age < 1 year and parental divorce were significant risk factors associated with these fractures.

conclusionsThe skeletal injury pattern and risk factors highlighted in our study will help treating physicians identify patients susceptible to NAI, as many of these patients are young and vulnerable. Protective measures can be initiated early by recognizing these injuries and preventing further physical and psychological harm to the child.

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AdolescentChildChild AbuseChild, PreschoolFemaleFractures, BoneHumansHumeral FracturesInfantMaleRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSingaporeBone fracturesChild abuseEtiologyRisk factors

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