Authors Sinha et al 2005
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Background: Stress fractures refers to the failure of the skeleton to withstand submaximal forces over time.
Two entities of stress fracture have been defined. Fatigue fracture is classically described in military recruits and runners in which normal bone is exposed to repeated abnormal stresses. In insufficiency fracture, normal stress is applied to abnormal bone (eg, bone with osteoporosis or Paget disease).

Authors Martinez & Tsai. 2004
Contents - Introduction; Pathophysiology; Risk Factors; Epidemiology; Clinical Presentation; Differential Diagnoses; Diagnostic Testing And Grading Of Stress Fractures; Treatment, Prevention, And Complications; Bibliography
Synonyms and related keywords: fatigue fractures, march fractures, metatarsal stress fractures, overuse injury
The stress fracture is a common overuse injury seen in athletes and military recruits. The injury is usually seen in the lower extremities, but it has also been reported in the upper extremities and ribs. The most common locations for stress fractures include the tibia, metatarsals, fibula, and navicular bones. Less common locations include the femur, pelvis, and sacrum.