Coined in 1972, the term "Whiplash Shaken-Baby Syndrome" described children, typically under three years of age, who were violently shaken but often showed no visible signs of harm.

Mainstream medicine supports the diagnosis, but some doctors claim the evidence behind it is questionable.

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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Months had passed, and still Rick Crowl couldn’t purge images of the Lehmer baby from his mind.

Critics say powerful pediatrician too quick to diagnose child abuse, traumatizing families.

Doctors at the hospital ordered an X-ray to check the ailing baby for pneumonia. To Sarah’s surprise, the scan revealed a weeks-old, nearly healed fracture on one of Cal’s ribs. That’s when a new nightmare began.