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Broken Leg : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Bone injury

Causes Overview Articles

Broken bone
Child abuse Repetitive forces, such as those caused by running, can cause stress fractures of the foot, ankle, tibia, or hip.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 7, 2007
Fractures
Individuals with high activity levels appear to be at greater risk for fractures. This group includes children and athletes participating in contact sports.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Fractures
Individuals with high activity levels appear to be at greater risk for fractures. This group includes children and athletes participating in contact sports.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Fractures
Fractures usually result from a traumatic injury to a bone where the continuity of bone tissues or bony cartilage are disrupted or broken.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Fractures
Individuals with high activity levels appear to have a greater risk for fractures. This group includes children and athletes participating in contact sports.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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