A stress fracture is a fatigue-induced fracture of the bone caused by repeated stress over time. Instead of resulting from a single severe impact, stress fractures are the result of accumulated trauma from repeated submaximal loading, such as running or jumping. Because of this mechanism, stress fractures are common overuse injuries in athletes. S...
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A crack in a bone resulting from overuse. This can occur in athletes who are trying to push their performance to a higher level, or in a non-athlete who suddenly increases the amount of walking in a day. Changing shoes, starting a new exercise program or dramatically changing the kind or amount of activity are often inciting events. Often stress fr...
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(from the article `bone disease`) Fracture sometimes develops slowly rather than suddenly. Fatigue, or stress, fractures occur because the bone tissue is exposed to forces that ...
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Tiny overuse fractures, usually to a bone in the foot or the shin bone (tibia),causing pain and inflammation
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A hair-line type break in a bone caused by overuse.
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<orthopaedics, radiology> A hairline or microscopic break in the bone that is not demonstrable with conventional X-rays. ... Symptoms include a dull aching pain with tenderness at the site. Symptoms often increase with activity and diminish with rest. Nuclear bone scanning will reliably demonstrate stress fractures where conventional radiogra...
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a fracture caused by unusual or repeated stress on a bone, such as with soldiers or athletes. Called also fatigue or march fracture.
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a bone injury caused by overuse.
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Type: Term Synonyms: fatigue fracture
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Stress fracture: A fracture caused by repetitive stress, as may occur in sports, strenuous exercise, or heavy physical labor. Stress fractures are especially common in the metatarsal bones of foot, particularly in runners. Osteoporosis increases the possibility of stress fractures. Treatment is by rest, disuse, and sometimes splinting or casting to...
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a bone injury caused by overuse
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a bone break resulting from repeated pressure on the bone
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Fine, hairline fracture of the bone usually from repetitive stress; it may not show in an X-ray for several weeks; characterized by sharp persistent pain; Stress fractures are commonly caused by overuse, hard surfaces, or improper footwear.
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a hairline crack in a bone, esp. of a foot or leg, caused by repeated or prolonged stress and often occurring in runners, dancers, and soldiers
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An overuse injury which creates microscopic damage to the bone.
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a hairline fracture or small crack of a bone that has been subjected to repeated stress or excessive activity; an overuse injury
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