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Frequent fractures

2022-03-20 14:56:27
My 7 years old son had 3 fractures in both fore arms in past 3 years ( while cycling, falling from the bed) Last 2 fractures were quite bad and doc had to insert rods to join the bones. Kindly suggest some tests ( other than but 3 and calcium) which r needed to rule out the cause of frequent fractures. I m really worried.pls help
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Calcium , phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, vitamin d levels And x-rays help diagnose conditions causing weak bones
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Answered2022-03-21 04:03:44

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