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  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Stress fractures are frequent injuries in athletes participating in high-intensity, repetitive sports.
  • Timely diagnosis and management by clinicians are crucial for effective treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the management strategies for stress fractures in athletes.
  • To differentiate between low-risk and high-risk stress fractures and their respective treatment pathways.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of stress fracture management in athletic populations.
  • Analysis of conservative versus surgical intervention criteria.
  • Discussion of augmented treatment and rehabilitation protocols.

Main Results:

  • Most low-risk stress fractures demonstrate good healing with conservative management (e.g., rest, activity modification).
  • High-risk stress fractures, or any fracture in elite athletes, often necessitate surgical intervention.
  • Augmented treatment and rehabilitation regimens are frequently required for elite athletes with stress fractures.

Conclusions:

  • A high index of suspicion is vital for the early detection of stress fractures in athletes.
  • Treatment decisions should be individualized based on fracture risk and the athlete's level of competition.
  • Comprehensive rehabilitation is key to successful return to sport after stress fracture treatment.