The main areas for which a paediatric forensic skeletal survey may be required are:
- Suspected Non-Accidental Injury (NAI) in live children.
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) formerly known cot death.
- Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy/Childhood (SUDI).
The forensic NAI skeletal survey may reveal unsuspected injuries which require medical treatment. These images provide essential information to aid clinical decision-making, particularly with respect to identification of unsuspected fractures and underlying skeletal disorders.
The forensic post mortem skeletal survey of a child is routinely recommended(5) [2] and may provide evidence to support the investigation into circumstances surrounding an unexplained death.