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Causes

The following are common causes of broken bones:

Fall from a height
Motor vehicle accidents
Direct blow
Child abuse
Drugs- ibandronate, Isotretinoin, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole, Saxagliptin
Repetitive forces, such as those caused by running, can cause stress fractures of the foot, ankle, tibia, or hip