Recurrent fifth metatarsal stress fractures in a professional soccer player with hypoparathyroidism: a case report

Abstract Background Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by low or inappropriately normal levels of parathyroid hormone leading to hypocalcemia. In this report, a case of recurrent fifth metatarsal stress fractures in a professional soccer player with hypoparathyroidism is presented. Case presentatio...

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Main Authors: Itaru Kawashima, Atsushi Yamaga, Ryosuke Kawai, Yushi Hoshino, Shinya Ishizuka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-03383-2