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Isolated fibular stress fractures: Radiographic parameters.

Nana O Sarpong¹, Matthew Levitsky¹, Michael Held¹

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.

Foot and Ankle Surgery : Official Journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

|January 16, 2020

Summary

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Fibular stress fractures are uncommon. Distal fibula fractures are most frequent, particularly in women, and linked to hindfoot valgus, suggesting alignment may influence injury risk.

Keywords:

Fibula Isolated Stress fracture

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Biomechanics

Background:

Fibular stress fractures are rare with unclear causes.
Understanding predisposing factors is crucial for prevention and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate demographic and radiographic risk factors for fibular stress fractures.
Identify characteristics associated with these uncommon injuries.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 13 patients with isolated fibular stress fractures (2010-2018).
Collected data included demographics, fracture location, bone quality, and heel alignment.
Study design: Level IV, Retrospective Case Series.

Main Results:

The cohort (n=13) had a mean age of 41.8 years, with 6 men and 7 women.
Most fractures (69.2%) occurred in the distal fibula, more common in women (66.7%).
Distal fibula fractures were associated with hindfoot valgus; no osteopenia was noted.

Conclusions:

Distal third fibula stress fractures are the most common type.
Hindfoot valgus may predispose individuals to distal fibula stress fractures due to increased axial force.
Further research into biomechanical factors is warranted.