title: Stress fractures of the distal fibula presenting as monarticular flares in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: Monarticular flares occurring in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) usually signify either a worsening of the underlying condition or a superimposed septic process. This report describes 2 patients with RA who had stress fractures of the fibular head, masquerading as monarticular flares of ankle arthritis.
authors.affiliation: Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland, Frederick.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Wei
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged