Stress fracture of the distal tibia and fibula through heavy lifting.
BACKGROUND
Occupational stress fractures are reported among athletes, soldiers, ballet dancers, and in connection with shoveling.


METHODS
A literature search on occupational stress fractures was performed. The biomechanical stress in association with special lifting tasks was estimated.


RESULTS
A 59-year-old male welder presented with a stress fracture of the left distal tibia and fibula in connection with heavy lifting. The object was in front and lifted while he partly stood on one leg, which was rotated during the lifting. There was no considerable previous exposure to heavy lifting.


CONCLUSIONS
It is likely, that this stress fracture was the result of strain on tibia and fibula through this composite lifting operation.
Jensen
Anker
A
Clinic of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Haderslev Hospital, Haderslev, Denmark. anker.jensen@ouh.fyns-amt.dk
Dahl
Søren
S
D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D017770:Lifting / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*