title: Stress Fractures of the Foot.
abstract: Stress fractures of the foot and ankle may be more common among athletes than previously reported. A low threshold for investigation is warranted and further imaging may be appropriate if initial radiographs remain inconclusive. Most of these fractures can be treated conservatively with a period of non-weight-bearing mobilization followed by gradual return to activity. Early surgery augmented by bone graft may allow athletes to return to sports earlier. Risk of delayed union, nonunion, and recurrent fracture is high. Many of the patients may also have risk factors for injury that should be modified for a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Cardiff Regional Foot and Ankle Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UK.
authors.forename: Munier
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hossain
authors.affiliation: Cardiff Regional Foot and Ankle Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UK.
authors.forename: Juliet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Clutton
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine Department, Spire Cardiff Hospital, Croescadarn Road, Cardiff CF23 8XL, UK.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ridgewell
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine Department, Spire Cardiff Hospital, Croescadarn Road, Cardiff CF23 8XL, UK.
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lyons
authors.affiliation: Cardiff Regional Foot and Ankle Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UK; Sports Medicine Department, Spire Cardiff Hospital, Croescadarn Road, Cardiff CF23 8XL, UK. Electronic address: footandanklesurgery@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Perera
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005529:Foot Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Biological therapy; Metatarsal; Navicular; Sports injury; Stress fracture