Stress Fractures - Hairline Fractures

Stress fractures are becoming an increasing nuisance in sports medicine, especially among runners. Excessive and repetitive strain on the bones develops a tiny hairline crack in the bone causing stress fractures. Micro damage to the bone caused by the hairline fracture would turn chronic without adequate treatment.
Comments on article "Stress Fractures - Hairline Fractures"
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Ricardo M. i think i was mis-diagnosed my doctor said it was just muscle soreness (by the way the pain is in my area of my forearm and it only hurts when i lift heavy weight and will hurt for several hours after) but i workout so i know the difference between soreness and this new feeling. i tried explaining to him but he kept on macking me saying "Im the doctor I should know" so i just left. do i have tiny cracks or in my arm or was my doctor right? 9/4/2009
Peter P Received a suspect closed hairline impact fracture to my ulna. Needed to know treatment and caring requirements. Your site provided succinct information. Thanks 12/29/2008
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