Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4055010 | Foot and Ankle Surgery | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We present the case of an apparently healthy 22-year-old female who presented with atraumatic stress fractures of both fibulae. Further investigation demonstrated that she had osteopoenia secondary to occult coeliac disease. The fractures were successfully treated non-operatively. The awareness of the prevalence of occult coeliac disease is increasing due to simpler diagnostic tests, as is its significance as a cause of secondary osteoporosis. Knowing the relationship between these two conditions will help orthopaedic surgeons treating such patients to refer them promptly to appropriate specialists.
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Authors
Julian MRCS B.Sc., Michael FCS(SA)Orth FRCS(Eng),