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I have had 5 stress fractures in my leg/ankle the past 2 years. is there anything doctors can do surgically for this leg so can take impact?
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Cause: You have not mentioned your age and other medical conditions and medications. Important thing is to find out the cause of your weak bones. The important causes include metabolic, hormonal causes and adverse effects of meds. The treatment of underlying cause is crucial. Make sure to discuss this with your internist, so that this aspect of your problem is not missed amidst surgical treatment.
Answered 5/17/2015
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