Stress fractures.
Stress fractures are being increasingly reported as a common cause of morbidity in both healthy populations and those with underlying diseases involving abnormal bone. An insight into the types and pathogenesis of stress fractures is necessary to considering the diagnosis, management and prevention of such conditions. The classification, aetiology and aspects of management are discussed.
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Department of Rheumatology, South Cleveland Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK.
D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors