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My 7 yr old broke her arm/elbow last yr & once again she cracked the same elbow should i b concerned? could she have a problem with her bones?
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Maybe: It is possible but unlikely. You should discuss with your doctor.
Answered 7/5/2012
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7 year olds: It is the nature of kids around the age of 7 to be very active and to have falls and other adventures. Thus the mere fact of 2 fractures around this age is not a special reason for high concern. It is possible that the last fracture left the spot on the arm a little weak and thus easier to break, but that is unusual in kids. What i would do this time is to check an x-ray after this fracture heals.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Not unusual: Kids who are physicly active occasoinally fall & get simple or complex injuries to arms or legs that are more a reflection of their coordination than the quality of bone structure. A simple review of her xrays is often adequate screening for the quality of her bone density. The kids i've seen with bone issues all came to light before they walked.
Answered 3/18/2012
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