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Prevention of Stress fracture
Stress fracture may be prevented in some cases, but not eliminated entirely. The condition develops when repeated mechanical loading exceeds the bone’s capacity to repair microdamage. Because that balance depends on training load, bone…
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Treatment for Stress fracture
What treatments are used for stress fracture? The main treatments are activity modification, rest from the loading activity that caused the injury, pain control, and in some cases immobilization, physical therapy, or surgery. These…
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Diagnosis of Stress fracture
A stress fracture is usually identified by combining the person’s history, physical findings, and imaging studies rather than by relying on a single test. It is a small crack or area of bone injury…
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Causes of Stress fracture
Stress fracture develops when bone is exposed to repeated loading that exceeds its ability to repair microscopic damage. In practical terms, the condition is caused by a mismatch between bone breakdown and bone rebuilding,…
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Symptoms of Stress fracture
What are the symptoms of stress fracture? The most characteristic symptom is localized pain that begins gradually, worsens with weight-bearing or repetitive activity, and often eases with rest at first. As the injury progresses,…
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What is Stress fracture
A stress fracture is a small crack or break in a bone that develops when repeated mechanical loading exceeds the bone’s ability to repair itself. It is a disorder of the skeletal system, most…
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FAQ about Strabismus
This FAQ article explains strabismus, a condition in which the eyes are not aligned properly and do not point at the same target at the same time. The questions below cover what strabismus is,…