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Stress fractures.

E B Hershman1, T Mailly

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Stress fractures are usually easy to diagnose and treat. However, clinicians should watch for rare complications and unusual fractures. Proper training, equipment, and surfaces can prevent stress fractures.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Stress fractures are common injuries, particularly in athletes.
  • While often straightforward, diagnosis and treatment require vigilance for atypical presentations.
  • Prevention is a key aspect of managing these injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the general manageability of stress fractures.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing unusual fractures and potential complications.
  • To outline strategies for the prevention of stress fractures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common diagnostic and treatment approaches for stress fractures.
  • Discussion of potential uncommon complications and atypical fracture presentations.

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  • Analysis of preventative measures related to training, equipment, and playing surfaces.

    • Main Results:

    • Most stress fractures are readily diagnosed and treated effectively.
    • Uncommon complications and unusual fracture patterns necessitate clinical alertness.
    • Prevention is achievable through careful attention to training, equipment, and surfaces.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinicians must remain vigilant for unusual stress fractures and their complications.
    • Effective prevention of stress fractures is attainable by optimizing training, equipment, and athletic surfaces.