Fracture of three ribs-shaft of radius due to spousal abuse

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Daisy Duncan was brought to the ER by her mother. Daisy admits to being beaten by her husband and has bruises on her abdomen, back, buttocks, and arms. X-rays showed three fractured ribs on the right and a spiral fracture of the right radial shaft. The patient was given pain medications and was discharged to the care of her mother. Final Diagnosis: Fracture of three ribs and shaft of radius due to spousal abuse.

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