American Academy of Pediatrics

TABLE 1

Specificity of radiologic findings in infants and toddlers¹⁹

High specificity^a

CMLs

Rib fractures, especially posteromedial

Scapular fractures

Spinous process fractures

Sternal fractures

Moderate specificity

Multiple fractures, especially bilateral

Fractures of different ages

Epiphyseal separations

Vertebral body fractures and subluxations

Digital fractures

Complex skull fractures

Common, but low specificity

Subperiosteal new bone formation

Clavicular fractures

Long-bone shaft fractures

Linear skull fractures

Highest specificity applies in infants.