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Can a spiral fracture in the humerus near the elbow happen in a 4 month old when the arm is grabbed by an adult man to keep the child from falling?
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Yes it could: Yes it could happen depend on how the adult hold the infant at the time of the fall.
Answered 3/25/2023
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Possible: It is possible but one must always worry about child abuse.
Answered 11/22/2014
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I wouldn't buy that: You don't grab an arm or elbow on a 4mo to stop a fall, you grab their body. Spiral fractures result from a twisting motion. While it might be possible in theory, the kid deserves a full body scan for other injuries and the family should be evaluated by social service for stressors. I would hospitalize such a kid for safety until a full evaluation was completed, using a court order if required.
Answered 8/25/2017
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