Question
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 |
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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”.