CONTEXT Stress fractures of the foot and ankle are a common problem encountered by athletes of all levels and ages. These injuries can be difficult to diagnose and may be initially evaluated by all levels of medical personnel. Clinical suspicion should be raised with certain history and physical examination findings. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Scientific and review articles were searched through Pu...

Pain complaints related to periostitis and stress fractures are common in active individuals. This spectrum of “stress reaction” to bone is usually associated with untrained athletes who are making a lifestyle choice and beginning activity, or conditioned athletes who increase the intensity, frequency, or duration of training. The role of calcium and vitamin D in bone health is undisputed. Sinc...

Thirty-seven children younger than age eleven who had incurred mandibular fractures were studied. Age, sex, type of fracture, incidence, etiology, treatment methods, and complications were examined.

BACKGROUND Treatment of tibial stress fractures in elite dancers is centered on rest and activity modification. Surgical intervention in refractory cases has important implications affecting the dancers' careers. HYPOTHESIS Refractory tibial stress fractures in dancers can be treated successfully with drilling and bone grafting or intramedullary nailing. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of e...

BACKGROUND Stress fractures account for substantial morbidity for young women undergoing U.S. Marine Corps basic training. HYPOTHESIS Certain pretraining characteristics identify women at increased risk of stress fractures during boot camp. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS Data collected included baseline performance on a timed run (a measure of aerobic fitness), a...