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What is the difference between a lumbar stress fracture and strain?
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Bone and soft tissue: Fractures are breaks or cracks in bones whereas soft tissue structures like ligaments, tendons and muscles are what strain.
Answered 7/9/2012
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Strain: Fracture implies that bone tissue is compromised whereas strain the bone is not compromised but rather ligaments and muscles are involved.
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