Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine· 2015Q1
Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of stress fractures in the lower extremity in runners
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Short summary
Lower extremity stress fractures, common in runners, require specialized diagnosis and management, with resolution times ranging from 4 weeks to a year.
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Key points
- Lower extremity stress fractures constitute 80% of all stress fractures.
- Diagnosis accuracy is influenced by the specific anatomical region.
- Pelvic, sacral, and metatarsal stress fractures present diagnostic challenges.
- Treatment resolution typically ranges from 4 weeks to 1 year.
- Mitigating risk factors is crucial for preventing recurrence.
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Abstract
Stress fractures account for between 1% and 20% of athletic injuries, with 80% of stress fractures in the lower extremity. Stress fractures of the lower extremity are common injuries among individuals who participate in endurance, high load-bearing activities such as running, military and aerobic exercise and therefore require practitioner expertise in diagnosis and management. Accurate diagnosis for stress fractures is dependent on the anatomical area. Anatomical regions such as the pelvis, sacrum, and metatarsals offer challenges due to difficulty differentiating pathologies with common symptoms. Special tests and treatment regimes, however, are similar among most stress fractures with resolution between 4 weeks to a year. The most difficult aspect of stress fracture treatment entails mitigating internal and external risk factors. Practitioners should address ongoing risk factors to minimize recurrence.
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