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What is a stress fracture?
A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone that develops due to repetitive force or overuse.
What are the common places for stress fractures to occur?
The common places for stress fractures to occur are the 2nd metatarsal, femur neck, and proximal tibia.
What is the classic history of stress fractures?
The classic history of stress fractures is pain after activity, then pain during activity, and then pain that is constant.
Study Notes
Stress Fractures
- A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone, usually caused by repetitive stress or overuse
- It is a common injury in athletes, especially those involved in sports that require repetitive jumping or running
Common Places for Stress Fractures
- The most common sites for stress fractures are the lower legs, including the tibia (shinbone), fibula, and metatarsal bones in the foot
- Other common sites include the femur (thigh bone), pelvis, and navicular bone in the foot
Classic History of Stress Fractures
- A classic history of stress fractures often involves a patient who has recently increased their exercise intensity, frequency, or duration
- Patients may experience pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest
- Pain may be accompanied by swelling, redness, and warmth in the affected area
"Test Your Knowledge on Stress Fractures: Common Sites and Symptoms" - Take this quiz to learn more about stress fractures, a common injury in young athletes and military recruits. Identify the typical locations of stress fractures and understand the progression of symptoms from pain after activity to constant discomfort. Test your ability to identify periosteal reactions on x-rays and increase your knowledge of this common injury.
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