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"The term toddler fracture has sometimes also been used to describe occult fractures of other lower limb bones in the same age group (e.g. fibula, cuboid, calcaneum 1,3). Childhood accidental spiral tibial (CAST) fracture is a term proposed to encompass a broader age range of up to 8 years 11."

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"The term toddler fracture has sometimes also been used to describe occult fractures of other lower limb bones in the same age group (e.g. fibula, cuboid, calcaneum 1,3). Childhood accidental spiral tibial (CAST) fracture is a term proposed to encompass a broader age range of up to 8 years 11."

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"Although early (c.2006) reports 5 suggested that tibial toddler fractures were indicative of NAI, subsequent work has suggested that this is not the case and that the vast majority are not suspicious 4. Features that have been associated with tibial fractures and NAI include unclear mechanism,"

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"Although early (c.2006) reports 5 suggested that tibial toddler fractures were indicative of NAI, subsequent work has suggested that this is not the case and that the vast majority are not suspicious 4. Features that have been associated with tibial fractures and NAI include unclear mechanism,"

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"Conventional radiographs are all that are required; however, multiple views (AP and lateral) are necessary as the fracture is often inapparent on one or more views 2,11 and may occasionally be occult 10. Follow-up radiographs usually demonstrate slight sclerosis and periosteal reaction 2."

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"Conventional radiographs are all that are required; however, multiple views (AP and lateral) are necessary as the fracture is often inapparent on one or more views 2,11 and may occasionally be occult 10. Follow-up radiographs usually demonstrate slight sclerosis and periosteal reaction 2."

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