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Spiral Fracture from Massage

05/01/2007

Question:

Is it possible for a child, six months old, to get spiral fractures from excessive oil massaging?

Answer:

Spiral fractures are caused by twisting of an extremity.

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Response by:

University of Cincinnati Robert Shapiro, MD
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Department of Emergency Medicine
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
University of Cincinnati