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10 Facts About Stress Fractures

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury, Stress Fractures.

1. Most stress fractures occur secondary to overuse.  If the person has normal bone strength, a stress fracture will occur from too much use. If a person has weak bones or osteoporosis then a stress fracture can occur from normal use. Normal Bone = Stress Fractures = Overuse Osteoporotic Bone/ Osteopenia = Stress Fractures =… Read more »