Stress fractures were first described in 1855 by a Prussian military physician. He observed signs and symptoms of stress fractures in soldiers' feet resulting from their long marches. Stress ...

The main areas at risk when running are the shin and foot. Stress fractures can occur in any type of sport, and bones that are subject to high stress are at particularly high risk. For example ...

Introduction—A conservative method of treating four delayed union stress fractures of the anterior mid-tibia is described ... The mean (range) duration of symptoms before diagnosis and definitive ...

A literature search was performed to determine whether non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) adversely affect the healing of stress fractures. Evidence exists from laboratory studies and ...