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Can walking on your tip toes cause bone fractures/injuries in the foot?

Q: can walking on your tip toes cause bone fractures/injuries in the foot?

: Not very likely but never say never. If dietary problems or other reasons for osteoporosis could cause a fracture

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Not very likely but never say never. If dietary problems or other reasons for osteoporosis could cause a fracture

Answered 9/2/2023

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A member asked:

Can walking on your tip toes cause bone fractures/injuries in the foot?

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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