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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_11 | Pages 5 - 5
1 Feb 2013
Ferguson J Williamson D Davies N Dodds R Spoors L Willett K Theologis T
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Aim

Paediatric fractures are common but those occurring in non-ambulant children are associated with higher rates of Non Accidental Injury (NAI). There is little published on the mechanisms of injury associated with accidental fracture in young children. This study explores the aetiology of long bone fractures in non-ambulant children.

Methods

This retrospective multicentre study looked at children aged ≤18 months presenting to three hospitals over 3 years (2009 to 2011). Information was gathered on age, gender, fracture type, injury mechanism, final diagnosis, treatment and details of screening for NAI.