Demographics and Risk Factors for Non-Accidental Orthopedic Trauma

Abstract

Purpose: Childhood non-accidental trauma (NAT) is the second most common cause of pediatric mortality in the United States. This condition is frequently unreported and missed upon presentation. When missed, there is a 30-50% chance of repeat abuse and a 5-10% chance of death from abuse. Thus, identifying current risk factors for NAT as well as injury patterns that have a high association with NAT may assist physicians in recognizing these vulnerable patients. While prior database studies have investigated NAT, these studies utilized data as early as 1997, which may limit their relevance today. The purpose of …