Waddell's triad

Waddell's Triad (pronounced: wad-dell's try-ad) is a medical term that refers to the three typical injuries found in children who have been struck by a vehicle. The term is named after the Scottish surgeon, George E. Waddell, who first described the pattern of injuries in 1963.

Etymology

The term "triad" is derived from the Greek word "triás", meaning "threefold" or "triple". In this context, it refers to the three common injuries observed in the victims. The term is named after George E. Waddell, a Scottish surgeon who first described these injuries.

Injuries

The three injuries that make up Waddell's Triad are:

1. Fracture of the femur or tibia (the large bones in the leg)
2. Thoracic or abdominal injuries (injuries to the chest or abdomen)
3. Head injuries or concussion

These injuries typically occur in a specific sequence: the child is first struck by the bumper of the vehicle, causing the leg injury, then the child is thrown onto the hood or windshield, causing the thoracic or abdominal injuries, and finally, the child falls onto the ground, causing the head injury.

Related Terms

• Pedestrian injuries
• Trauma
• Fracture
• Thoracic injuries
• Abdominal injuries
• Head injury
• Concussion

See Also

• Trauma triad of death
• Trauma (medicine)

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Waddell's triad
• Wikipedia's article - Waddell's triad

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