Non-accidental Trauma to the Thoracolumbar Spine in a 10-month-old Child
Abstract
We present the case of a 10-month-old boy with a chronic thoracolumbar spine fracture-subluxation without neurological damage caused by an unknown mechanism of non-accidental trauma. To assess stability, we used the scoring system for thoracolumbar injuries according to Vaccaro et al. We performed a segmental pedicle osteosynthesis. We analyzed and compared our case with others in the available literature. We updated UNICEF data on child violence in Argentina, but not before clearly defining the subject, and the legal framework, and providing a brief historical review.Downloads
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