Open AccessStress fractures in uncommon location: Six case reports and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Krzysztof Ficek,
Paulina Cyganik,
Jolanta Rajca,
Agnieszka Racut,
Aleksandra Kiełtyka,
Jerzy Grzywocz,
Grzegorz Hajduk
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i18.4135
Subject(s) - medicine , stress fractures , calcaneus , medical diagnosis , insufficiency fracture , navicular bone , radiology , orthodontics , surgery , physical therapy , osteoporosis , pathology
Individuals' interest in sports activities has been increasing, contributing to more stress fracture occurrences in uncommon locations on the skeleton. In this study, several cases of stress fractures in atypical locations are presented, and the possibility of combining diagnostic methods to make accurate and quick diagnoses is explored. Additionally, different causes of stress fractures, as well as various modalities of treatment, are highlighted. Other potential factors of stress fractures were identified by a literature review.