title: On the nature of stress fractures.
abstract: It is felt that stress fractures are caused by excessive, repetitive muscle forces acting across the affected bone. These fractures should be suspected in participants of athletic endeavors who present with a history of persistent, focal, activity-related pain regardless of their stage of physical conditioning. Associated physical findings are localized tenderness and swelling without evidence of a generalized systemic response. Bone scans and serial roentgenograms including specialized views may be required for documentation. Limitation of the athletic activity is the hallmark of the treatment program.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014142:Track and Field