Skeletal surveys are most useful in detecting occult fractures in which age group

The radiologic skeletal survey is most useful tool for detecting occult trauma fractures in children younger than 2 years old. A current policy states that skeletal survey is mandatory in all cases of suspected child abuse because younger children are easier to lift, shake, throw, pull and fall. Moreover, occult fractures can be detected by bone scan though; bone scan is not specific for fracture but still most useful in detecting occult rib fractures.