title: Multiple fractures in a young diabetic patient.
abstract: Multiple fractures in a patient with juvenile diabetes mellitus are reported. The fractures could be spontaneous due to osteopenia caused by reduced bone mass found in diabetic patients. Bone and joint changes had a severe progression due to diabetic neuropathy. The importance of clinical and radiological examination is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery U, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Varmarken
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Olsen
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kristiansen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography