What is the Differential Diagnosis of Multiple Fractures?
Discussion
Bone mass, size and strength is at its peak in early adulthood.
Multiple factors contribute to bone health including bone mass, hormonal balance, nutrition and weight bearing physical activity.
Fractures are basically caused by too much force to be withstood by the bone. Abnormal momentary forces commonly occur in sports injuries such as this patient.
When a child or young adult has several fractures, particularly clinically significant fractures, the possibility of an unidentified, underlying cause should be considered.
According to the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, clinically significant fr...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 18, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
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