The additional yield of lateral radiographs of lower extremity joints in identifying fractures in skeletal surveys.

Background: Despite the importance of skeletal surveys in the evaluation of inflicted injury in children \u003c2 years of age, wide variability exists in imaging protocols nationwide. Objective: We sought to evaluate whether the addition of lateral joint radiographs increases the diagnostic yield in skeletal surveys for suspected child abuse. Methods: We retrospectively identified skeletal surveys performed to evaluate suspected non-accidental trauma (NAT) among children 2 years and younger from November 1, 2014 to October …