Case Resolution

Multiple Pelvic and Hip Fractures Due to Non-Accidental Trauma in an 18-Month-Old Child

  • Bibiana Dello Russo Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan”, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6487-4418
  • Mónica Galeano Diagnostic Imaging Service, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan”, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3904-3783
  • Florencia D' Adamo Non-Accidental Trauma Care Team, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan”, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9700-0999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2025.90.6.2043
Keywords: Non-accidental trauma, pelvic fracture, hip epiphysiolysis, children

Abstract

We present the case of an 18-month-old boy with a displaced pelvic fracture and hip epiphysiolysis resulting from non-accidental trauma, after being dragged down a flight of stairs by his caregiver. The radiological protocol used in our institution for suspected non-accidental trauma is described, along with the diagnostic process and the orthopedic and social management implemented.

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Author Biographies

Bibiana Dello Russo, Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan”, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Orthopedics and Traumatology Service, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan”, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mónica Galeano, Diagnostic Imaging Service, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan”, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Diagnostic Imaging Service, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan”, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Florencia D' Adamo, Non-Accidental Trauma Care Team, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan”, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Non-Accidental Trauma Care Team, Hospital Nacional de Pediatría “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan”, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Published
2025-12-27
How to Cite
Dello Russo, B., Galeano, M., & D’ Adamo, F. (2025). Case Resolution. Revista De La Asociación Argentina De Ortopedia Y Traumatología, 90(6), 604-608. https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2025.90.6.2043
Issue
Vol 90 No 6 (2025): AATO
Section
Postgraduate instruction - Images
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