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A | A stress fracture is one type of incomplete [[fracture]] in bones. It is caused by "unusual or repeated stress"<ref>{{Dorlands|f_15|12378354}}</ref> This is in contrast to other types of fractures, which are usually characterized by a solitary, severe impact. | ||
It could be described as a very small sliver or crack in the [[bone]]; this is why it is sometimes dubbed "hairline fracture". It typically occurs in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia (bone of the lower leg) and [[metatarsals]] (bones of the foot). | It could be described as a very small sliver or crack in the [[bone]]; this is why it is sometimes dubbed "hairline fracture". It typically occurs in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia (bone of the lower leg) and [[metatarsals]] (bones of the foot). | ||
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Overview
A stress fracture is one type of incomplete fracture in bones. It is caused by "unusual or repeated stress"[1] This is in contrast to other types of fractures, which are usually characterized by a solitary, severe impact.
It could be described as a very small sliver or crack in the bone; this is why it is sometimes dubbed "hairline fracture". It typically occurs in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia (bone of the lower leg) and metatarsals (bones of the foot).
It is a common sports injury, and more than half of the cases are associated with athletics.[2]
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- ↑ Template:Dorlands
- ↑ "Common Stress Fractures - October 15, 2003 - American Family Physician". Retrieved 2007-12-23.