[Secondary osteoporosis UPDATE. Stress fracture and bone metabolism marker in long distance runners]
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Subject-specific Musculoskeletal Model for Studying Bone Strain During Dynamic Motion
Published on: April 11, 2018
1Department of Sports Medicine, Juntendo University.
Abstract:
Stress fracture is one of the common injuries of over-use syndrome among long-distance runners. This injury is more common among women, often relating to anorexia, menstrual disorder and the lowering of bone density. An early diagnosis is considered to be of importance for a rapid recovery which leads to successful return to sporting performance. The bone metabolism marker, especially the bone absorption marker, often indicates a high density when the stress fracture is occurred. This could lead to early diagnosis and a new prognosis technique.
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