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What can cause recurrent metatarsal fractures?
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I would think : Low vitamin d levels for starters. Assuming you aren't jumping off of buildings....
Answered 12/25/2014
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OSTEOPENIA: Is it the same metatarsal, or different ones? I would check for osteoporosis with a DEXA scan. Dr. Latva
Answered 6/2/2016
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