There are many types of bone fractures. Some are more serious than others, ranging from a complete compound break all the way down to a stress fracture. Though smaller, stress fractures can be mighty.

Stress fractures were first described in 1855 by a Prussian military physician. He observed signs and symptoms of stress fractures in soldiers' feet resulting from their long marches. Stress fractures ...

Repetitive and excessive stress on a bone can cause stress fractures that most often involve the leg or foot. These are common injuries that many patients overlook until the injury worsens and causes ...

Q: What are the risks of running too soon following a stress fracture? My son, who runs x-c, was diagnosed with a stress fracture 5 weeks ago. His doctor obviously wants him to take it slow and easy ...

DOCTOR, STUDIES SHOW WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO GET FOOT AND ANKLE STRESS FRACTURES. THEY’RE PAINFUL AND CAN CERTAINLY SLOW DOWN YOUR ACTIVE LIFE. LACEE ...

Treatment of stress fractures in the primary care setting is based on whether the fracture is in a high- or low-risk site. Low-risk sites include the second through fourth metacarpal shafts, posterior ...

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Overtraining is the most common cause, but diet and other factors can play a role. By Jen A. Miller Q. What causes stress fractures in runners? Could a vegan diet be a factor? A. A stress fracture is ...

Conor McGregor is recovering from surgery to repair his fractured left tibia, but doing so while giving more information and details about the injury. The former two-division UFC champion posted a ...