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The most common causes are trauma to the bone, such as that caused by a fall or motor vehicle accident. Osteoporosis, a disease that causes bone thinning, can also make your bone easily susceptible to breaking. Overuse or misuse of the bones can also cause fractures—this is a common occurrence among athletes.
