title: Stress fractures of the lower limbs in runners.
abstract: Stress fractures are a common sports injury and running can cause fractures in most bones from the metatarsals to the pubic rami. Pain after an increase in or modification to a running programme is the initial symptom; there will be point tenderness over bone. Rest from running for six to 10 weeks is necessary but alternative exercise must be prescribed for those 'addicted' to running.
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000473:pathology; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000266:history / Q000473:pathology*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000293:injuries; D012420:Running; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000473:pathology