Citation

Jenny C. Pediatrics 2006; 118(3): 1299-1303.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2006-1795

PMID

16951031

Abstract

Infants and toddlers with multiple unexplained fractures are often victims of inflicted injury. However, several medical conditions can also cause multiple fractures in children in this age group. In this report, the differential diagnosis of multiple fractures is presented, and diagnostic testing available to the clinician is discussed. The hypothetical entity "temporary brittle-bone disease" is examined also. Although frequently offered in court cases as a cause of multiple infant fractures, there is no evidence that this condition actually exists.

Language: en