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Stress fractures: current concepts.

R H Daffner1, H Pavlov

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|August 1, 1992
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Stress fractures are common bone injuries from overuse. Early diagnosis using imaging like bone scans and MR imaging is crucial, especially for active individuals and older adults with weakened bones.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Stress fractures are frequent bone lesions linked to specific activities and increased muscle pull on unprepared bone.
  • Insufficiency stress fractures are increasingly diagnosed in active middle-aged and elderly individuals with diminished bone mineral content.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the causes, diagnostic methods, and management considerations for stress fractures.
  • To highlight the utility of various imaging modalities in diagnosing stress fractures, particularly when initial radiographs are normal.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common causes and activities leading to stress fractures.
  • Discussion of diagnostic imaging techniques including radiography, radionuclide bone scanning, and MR imaging.
  • Consideration of the timing for follow-up imaging and the role of biopsy.

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Main Results:

  • Radionuclide bone scanning and MR imaging can detect abnormalities early in stress fracture development.
  • Scintigrams may offer more diagnostic clues than radiographs when initial X-rays appear normal.
  • Delayed radiography (1-2 weeks after initial study) can improve diagnostic yield for suspected stress injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of stress fractures is essential for appropriate management.
  • Advanced imaging techniques are valuable, especially in cases with normal initial radiographs.
  • Biopsy is generally not recommended until lesions show no change over time, indicating stability.