What diagnostic tool does the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend to consider when evaluating a child under the age of two years old for possible child abuse?
The AAP recommends that providers obtain a skeletal survey when evaluating children under the age of 2 years old for child abuse. Some research shows that 80% of occult fractures are found in children less than one year of age.
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