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What are possible causes of proximal stress fx of the fibula in distance runner. no d deficiency. 30-40 miles/wk w/ 10 % increases. help?
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Many: Increasing speed or distance too quickly. New running surface. New or new type of running shoes. Low bone density. Hormone imbalance. Parathyroid dysfunction. See your doctor foran evaluation.
Answered 10/3/2016
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