John Caffey

John Caffey was a pediatric radiologist best known for identifying the characteristic bone injuries associated with infant abuse, now called "Caffey disease" or "acute infantile osteomyelitis." His work in the 1940s helped physicians recognize patterns of fractures and bone abnormalities in infants, leading to better diagnosis and understanding of abuse cases. Caffey's research emphasized the importance of careful medical imaging in evaluating skeletal injuries in young children, contributing significantly to pediatric medicine and child welfare.