title: An unusual stress fracture of the fibula in a long-distance runner.
abstract: A stress fracture of the proximal fibula in a young long-distance runner is reported. Such fractures are rare. The literature is reviewed and diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Sint Lucas Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lacroix
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Keeman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries*