title: The pathophysiology of stress fractures.
abstract: Stress fractures can occur in any active individual, from the weekend warrior to the elite athlete. As these injuries occur, it is important to understand how bones respond to the stresses placed on them. The understanding of potential intrinsic and extrinsic causes is important in treatment of these injuries. The proper identification and prevention of these stress injuries allows for athletes to return to activity expeditiously.
authors.affiliation: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pepper
authors.forename: Venu
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Akuthota
authors.forename: Eric C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: McCarty
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001846:Bone Development / Q000502:physiology; D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000502:physiology; D002648:Child; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D042341:Gonadal Hormones / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000150:complications; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000379:methods; D044469:Racial Groups; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012775:Shoes / Q000009:adverse effects; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D042341:Gonadal Hormones