5. Child abuse can cause a femur fracture.
Children that are abused have their bones broken by being beaten and pushed down. Parents may drag their children into a room if the child doesn’t do what they say. When a femur fracture occurs, parents that abuse their children don’t take their child to the hospital for treatment. The only way the child will get treatment is if the school official reports the problem to social services.
Small children who are not ready to walk can suffer from a femur fracture as well. Their bones are weak and a fall or pull will break them easily. It may take the child longer to learn how to walk since trauma to their bones has occurred. Pain and swelling will occur.
A small child can’t handle pain the same way an adult can. Immediate treatment needs to be given to the child because it can have a lasting effect.