CHORUS
Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology
Musculoskeletal system
About CHORUS
Disclaimer
Copyright
|
battered child syndrome
- multiple assymetrical fractures
- separation of distal epiphyses
- irregularity and fragmentation of metaphyses
- "bucket-handle" fracture
- corner fracture of elbow, knee, ankle (sudden twisting motion)
- isolated spiral fracture
- extensive periosteal reaction (subperiosteal hemorrhage)
- exuberant callus formation
- cortical hyperostosis extending to epiphyseal plate
- avulsion fracture at ligamentous insertion
- subdural hematoma (most common)
- brain atrophy (up to 100%)
- infarction (50%)
- subdural hygroma
- encephalomalacia
- porencephaly
Yong H. Hahn, MD - 2 February 1995
Last updated: 1 October 2013
Copyright © 2013, Charles E. Kahn, Jr.
|