Occult fractures in low-energy trauma—A retrospective forensic case series

Key Points

• The aim is to highlight the importance of identifying occult fractures in cases of low-energy trauma to enhance diagnosis and prevent legal issues.
• Conducted a retrospective case series analysis of forensic cases involving low-energy trauma.
• Reviewed diagnostic protocols and their effectiveness in detecting occult fractures.
• Assessed clinical documentation practices in the context of potential litigation.
• Identified a significant number of occult fractures in low-energy trauma cases examined.
• Highlighted that delays in diagnosis increase the risk of legal challenges.
• Recommended enhanced clinical assessments and documentation to improve detection and management of such fractures.

Abstract