Image Based Question-66420

A small boy who is brought to the emergency department by his parents is found to have a this fracture of the femur(as shown in image), with a variety of ecchymoses. What is the most likely cause of the injuries

A. Automobile hit – and – run accident

B. Fall from a tree

C. Child abuse

D. Fall from a bicycle

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Correct Answer » C Explanation

This fracture is Spiral fracture

Ans. is ‘c’ i.e., Child abuse

• Fracture can occur in all the four options given in questions.
• But, variety of echymoses suggests child abuse ‑

“Bruises are the most common manifestation of child abuse and may be found on any body surface”.