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Stress fractures
A tiny crack in a bone caused by repetitive stress or force, often from overuse.
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common | |
Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Other treatments
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Personal
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