International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology
Open Access

Abstract

Awareness and Recognition: The Importance of the Orthopaedist in Child Abuse

Vito Pavone, Ludovico Lucenti, Gianluca Testa, Xena Pappalardo and Enrico Parano

The role of the orthopedic surgeon in suspected cases of child abuse includes obtaining a good history and making a thorough physical examination; obtaining the appropriate radiographs and notifying the appropriate services; participating in and communicating with a multidisciplinary team to manage the patients.