A fracture (often incomplete) of the bone resulting from repeated low-level stress for a long period of time; also called a fatigue fracture.
Fracture caused by stress, overuse or pathological weakness of the bone in the foot or leg.
A fine hairline break in bone that occurs with out acute trauma, is clinically symptomatic, and is detectable by X-rays or bone scans.
Where the ligament pulls off small pieces of bone.
A microscopic break in a bone caused by repeated impact. Stress fractures are common among aerobic dancers and long distance runners and usually affect the foot, shin, or thigh.
A small crack in a bone’s surface, generally occurs in the feet, legs, or hands.
A fracture of a bone caused by excessive force, as in some types of sport.
Fine-line disruption of bone integrity due to repetitive microtrauma.
A small crack or break in a bone that is caused by repeated jarring or pressure to the bone. Stress fractures may occur in the feet and upper part of the shinbones as a result of overuse, improper form, or repetitive impact. The symptoms include gradually increasing pain and localized tenderness that are relieved with rest. Stress fractures are not usually visible on X rays, though they can be seen on a bone scan or MRI scan. Diagnosis may be made after a doctor’s physical examination and the taking of a medical history that includes details of athletic or aerobic activities. The only treatment for stress fractures is a period of rest, usually for about 6 to 8 weeks, sufficient to allow complete healing.
Fractures which seemingly occur without obvious sudden injury. They are usually of a limb and tend to occur in sportspersons when an undue amount of exercise is taken that is, an amount of exercise which an individual is not capable of coping with in his or her state of training. One variety is march fracture, which may occur in the military. The main initial feature is pain over the affected bone that has been subjected to abnormal physical stress. This is usually insidious in onset, and worse at night and during and after exercise. It is accompanied. by tenderness, and a lump may be felt over the affected site. X-ray evidence only appears after several weeks. Treatment consists of rest, some form of external support, and in the initial stage analgesics to deaden or kill the pain.
Microfractures that appear without evidence of a single traumatic onset. This type of fracture is difficult to diagnose by standard roentgenographical examination and may not become visible until 3 to 4 weeks after the onset of symptoms. Scintigraphy and/or magnetic resonance imaging may lead to earlier identification of the fracture lines. Stress fractures occur from repetitive microtraumas, as with running, aerobic dancing, or marching or other cyclical loading patterns, with use of improper shoes on hard surfaces; or with inadequate healing time after stress. Stress fractures are classified as fatigue fractures or insufficiency fractures based on their etiology. Undiagnosed and untreated stress fractures may progress to frank fractures.
Stress fracture is a microscopic break in a bone caused by overuse. Rather than being a result of a distinct traumatic event, a stress fracture results from cumulative overload on a bone (typically the lower leg and foot) that has not been able to adjust to the repeated force.
A stress fracture refers to a fine crack that occurs along the surface of a bone. Unlike fractures resulting from a single forceful impact, stress fractures are caused by repetitive stress applied to the bone, such as from activities like jogging.
A fracture brought about by repeated shocks to a bone. Frequently affected regions include the metatarsal bones in the foot, the tibia and fibula (lower leg bones), the femur’s neck (thigh bone), and the lumbar spine (lower back). Predominant symptoms encompass pain and sensitivity at the fracture location. Diagnosis is achieved through bone imaging. Management involves resting the impacted region for a duration of four to six weeks, varying according to the specific location; sometimes, the fracture may necessitate immobilization with a cast.