Adolescence is prime time for broken bones. The body is growing longer bones so fast that mineral density can’t keep up. And the active lifestyles of many children lead to falls and collisions.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., report that young people are busting their forearms at a clip far exceeding that seen 30 years ago.
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