title: [Stress fractures of the distal fibula in an osteoporotic woman].
abstract: We report a case of an 81-year-old osteoporotic woman, who suffered stress fractures of the distal fibula on both sides within a two-year period. The risk factors for stress fractures are reviewed and the importance of a high index of suspicion for stress fractures is emphasized. When a stress fracture is suspected it should lead to plain radiography and treatment with protected weight-bearing with crutches or a brace.
authors.affiliation: Amagerbrogade 98, 1. tv., 2300 København S. E-mail: frederikschwartz@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Frederik
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.forename: Ida Marie
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Heerfordt
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D064386:Ankle Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors