Preferred Term:
stress fractures
Definition:
Fractures due to the strain caused by repetitive exercise. They are thought to arise from a combination of muscle fatigue and bone failure, and occur in situations where bone remodeling predominates over repair. The most common sites of stress fractures are the metatarsus; fibula; tibia; and femoral neck.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- fatigue fractures
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/203939
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