An 18-month old was brought to the emergency department by her mother, who states, "I think she broke her arm." The child is sent for a radiograph to confirm the fracture. Additional assessment of the child leads the nurse to suspect possible child abuse. Which type of fracture would the radiograph most likely reveal?

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Spiral fractures are often considered suspicious for non-accidental trauma, such as child abuse, especially in young children who are not yet walking. This type of fracture typically occurs from a twisting force, which is not common in accidental injuries of very young children.

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