Repetition of an unusual stress fracture in an anorexic man: a case report.
Stress fractures of the fibula commonly occur distally in runners, whereas stress fractures of the proximal fibula are uncommon and typically occur in jumpers. Furthermore, it is rare for a stress fracture to be repeated in the same bone. We report a case of a repeated stress fracture of the proximal fibula in a male runner with abnormal gait that primarily involved excessive pronation. Unusual risk factors in this case were anorexia nervosa and use of an inhaled corticosteroid. The patient was treated conservatively, and healing of the fracture was completed at 12 weeks.
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Orthopaedic Department, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales 2031, Australia. stuartmyers@hn.ozemail.com.au
Bell
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Gorman
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Best
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Rooney
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D000328:Adult; D000855:Anorexia / Q000150:complications*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007590:Jogging / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence