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Clavicles, Scapulas, Sternum, Vertebrae and Pelvis

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Forensic Aspects of Pediatric Fractures

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The clavicle is situated at the front-/upper side of the ribcage, between the shoulder girdle and the sternum. For the greater part its course is clearly visible, just underneath the skin, and easily palpable along its full length. Fractures of the clavicle are amongst the most frequently found fractures, in children as well as in adults. In children it may well be the most prevalent fracture [1].

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  1. Department of Pathology and Toxicology, Netherlands Forensic Institute, 24044, 2490, AA, The Hague, The Netherlands

    Rob A. C. Bilo MD

  2. Department of Radiology, Maastricht University Medical Center, 5800, 6202, AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands

    Simon G. F. Robben MD, PhD

  3. Department of Radiology, Emma Children’s Hospital/Academic Medical Center Amsterdam, 22660, 1100, DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Rick R. van Rijn MD, PhD

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Bilo, R.A.C., Robben, S.G.F., van Rijn, R.R. (2010). Clavicles, Scapulas, Sternum, Vertebrae and Pelvis. In: Forensic Aspects of Pediatric Fractures. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-78716-7_4

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