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Stress fracture of the distal tibia and fibula through heavy lifting
Author(s) -
Jensen Anker,
Dahl Søren
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
american journal of industrial medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1097-0274
pISSN - 0271-3586
DOI - 10.1002/ajim.20125
Subject(s) - fibula , medicine , stress fractures , tibia , fracture (geology) , orthodontics , stress (linguistics) , physical therapy , surgery , composite material , linguistics , philosophy , materials science
Background Occupational stress fractures are reported among athletes, soldiers, ballet dancers, and in connection with shoveling. Methods A literature search on occupational stress fractures was performed. The biomechanical stress in association with special lifting tasks was estimated. Results A 59‐year‐old male welder presented with a stress fracture of the left distal tibia and fibula in connection with heavy lifting. The object was in front and lifted while he partly stood on one leg, which was rotated during the lifting. There was no considerable previous exposure to heavy lifting. Conclusion It is likely, that this stress fracture was the result of strain on tibia and fibula through this composite lifting operation. Am. J. Ind. Med. 47:181–183, 2005. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.