Stress fractures of the upper extremity and thorax are often unrecognized injuries in athletes and nonathletes. The authors reviewed the causative activities and anatomic distribution of rib and upper-extremity stress fractures. Radiographic and clinical information was reviewed for each case to determine anatomic site and causative activity of each stress fracture. Stress fracture, although an...

Stress fractures have been reported in the upper limb of sportspeople involved in upper limb dominated events. Olecranon stress fractures have been cited in baseball pitchers, javelin throwers, and gymnasts. The unusual case of a stress fracture of the olecranon in a young weight lifter is reported here. The minimally displaced stress fracture was treated with tension band and two Kirschner wir...

Sacral stress fractures can be particularly difficult to recognize and diagnose. Although uncommon, sacral stress fractures should be suspected in athletes, particularly female runners presenting with low back or buttock pain (2Y4,6). Sacral stress fractures are most commonly found in female distance runners, but also have been reported in other sports such as tennis, basketball, gymnastics, vo...

The differential diagnosis includes musculo-tendinous injury, tibial compartment syndrome, tenosynovitis, intermittent claudication of the athlete and stress fracture. A presumptive diagnosis of stress fracture is based on the history and physical findings. In the past, confirmation of stress fractures has been delayed until x-rays showed an abnormality, often from three weeks to three months a...

BACKGROUND Low vitamin D status increases the risk of stress fractures. As ultraviolet (UV) light is required for vitamin D synthesis, low UV light availability is thought to increase the risk of vitamin D insufficiency and poor bone health. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if individuals with low UV intensity at their home of record (HOR) or those with darker complexions are ...

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Insufficiency fracture is of the stress fractures and is caused by repetitive stress on fragile bone. Insufficiency fractures of pubic rami are rare occurrences in association with total hip arthroplasty (THA). Postoperative stress fractures occur due to increase of patients activity following years of disability. The physician should consider the possibility of a pelvic insufficiency fracture ...

Back pain caused by stress fractures, fatigue, or insufficiency, affects varied patient populations based on the level of physical activity and bone mineral density. Stress fractures may involve the vertebral body, pars interarticularis, and the pedicle; often overlooked are stress fractures of the sacrum or bony pelvis, which can mimic pain of spinal origin and delay diagnosis. The choice of o...

A femoral neck stress fracture is a serious condition that affects military personnel and endurance athletes. There is increasing evidence that femoroacetabular impingement contributes to significant hip pathology. This study investigates the prevalence of radiographic abnormalities associated with impingement in military personnel treated for femoral neck stress fractures. The radiographs of 6...