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Patient Education| 2021 Stress Fractures (Care of the Young Athlete) Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Stress Fractures (Care of the Young Athlete). Pediatric Patient Education 2021; 10.1542/peo_document272 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All AAP SitesAll PublicationsPediatric Patient Education Search Advanced Search Subjects: Care of the Young Athlete Stress fracture (also called a fatigue fracture) is a weakening or thin crack in a bone caused by repetitive stress on the bone. A stress fracture is an overuse injury. It is different from a fracture that occurs after a traumatic event, such as a fall. Stress fractures are more common in endurance athletes or athletes who perform repetitive, high-impact activities. With sufficient levels of stress to a bone, anyone can develop a stress fracture. However, there are additional risk factors related to the individual and to the training pattern that can further increase the risk of developing a stress fracture. Inadequate caloric intake; inadequate calcium intake.Low estrogen levels in females; menstrual dysfunction.Low body weight; rapid weight loss.Ethnicity. White athletes may be at greater risk.Biomechanical abnormalities. A high-arched foot is more rigid and transmits more stress to the... Copyright © 20102010American Academy of Pediatrics You do not currently have access to this content.
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