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[Stress fractures in athletes]
M Fredericson1, A G Bergman, G O Matheson
1Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA 94305, USA.
Der Orthopade
|March 7, 1998
Summary
Stress fractures are common overuse injuries in athletes, especially runners. Predicting these injuries involves biomechanics, training, and other factors, leading to a new classification for treatment decisions.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Biomechanics
Context:
- Stress fractures represent up to 20% of athletic injuries managed in sports medicine.
- Predicting stress fractures is complex due to multifactorial influences including biomechanics, training, and individual athlete characteristics.
- Runners are a high-risk population for these types of overuse injuries.
Purpose:
- To outline key clinical findings for common stress fractures in athletes.
- To introduce a classification scheme for stress fractures.
- To guide clinicians in making risk-based treatment decisions for stress fractures.
Summary:
- This article reviews the clinical presentation of prevalent stress fractures in athletic populations.
- A novel classification system is presented to aid in stratifying injury risk.
- The classification facilitates tailored treatment strategies based on identified risk levels.
Impact:
- Enhances the diagnostic approach to stress fractures in sports medicine.
- Provides a practical tool for clinicians to manage athletic injuries effectively.
- Aims to improve patient outcomes by optimizing treatment selection for stress fractures.