Medical expert rejects claims of bone disorder in baby's rib fractures

Otago Daily TimesNZ HeraldWednesday 27 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A medical expert has testified that a baby's multiple rib fractures were not caused by a bone disorder. The testimony occurred during the trial of a prominent sportsman facing charges of injuring with reckless disregard in the Dunedin District Court.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Wed 27 Aug 2025, 12:29pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Injured baby case: Multiple rib fractures 'extremely unusual' (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Expert rejects defence claims of bone disorder in infant’s rib fractures (opens in new tab)