The presence of multiple fractures in various stages of healing is a classic radiographic presentation of __________.

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The presence of multiple fractures in varying stages of healing is a classic radiographic presentation of battered child syndrome, also known as non-accidental trauma. This occurs when a child is subjected to physical abuse resulting in multiple fractures. Myositis ossificans is the formation of bone tissue within muscle after an injury. Osteochondritis dissecans is a condition where a piece of cartilage and the underlying bone detach from the joint surface. Spondylolisthesis is the slipping of one vertebra over another. None of these conditions present with multiple fractures in varying stages of healing.

The Presence of Multiple Fractures in Various Stages of Healing