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Stress fractures
A tiny crack in a bone caused by repetitive stress or force, often from overuse.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
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Are avulsion fractures similar to stress fractures?
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Can you get atraumatic stress fractures in your ribs?
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Should i run cross country if I am prone to stress fractures?
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What is the difference between a stress fractures on the metatarsal and metatarsalgia?
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Can stress fractures form in your feet?
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What would cause stress fractures in the feet of a 15 year old?
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What sort of treatment can I get for my fibula stress fractures?
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With 2 stress fractures in the upper back, what is the possibility of paralysis as i get older?
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