Waddell's triad of injuries is seen in:
Waddell's triad - It is a pattern of injury seen in pedestrian children who are struck by motor vehicles. - It comprises of fractured femoral shaft, intra-thoracic/intra-abdominal injuries and contralateral head injury. - Mechanism of injury is an initial impact causing injury to the pelvis and femur instead of the knees and tibia followed by the chest and abdomen (grill, fender or hood). - Then the child is thrown on the ground and sustaining injury to the opposite side of the head
Adult pedestrian struck by motor vehicles
Pediatric pedestrian struck by motor vehicles
Front seat passengers of motor vehicles
Driver of a motor vehicle
Mechanical Injuries