Definition A fatigue fracture generally refers to a bone fracture (a fracture) that is not due to unnatural stress on the bone, but to prolonged overloading. Normally, fractures occur due to movements against the actual direction of force of the bone, for example when the bones of the lower leg deviate strongly to the left … Fatigue fracture of the heel
Symptoms Like almost all sports injuries, fatigue fracture can manifest itself in many different ways. For the attending physician, the decisive factor is the overview of all the patient’s symptoms and the course of the injury, which is determined in the course of the so-called anamnesis. Often the first sign is a rather unspecific, uncomfortable … Symptoms | Fatigue fracture of the heel
Therapy After making the difficult diagnosis, the adequate treatment of a fatigue fracture of the heel follows. This consists primarily of absolute protection and relief. A longer period without sport is just as important and necessary as sufficient rest periods in everyday life. At no time should you run excessively long and a lot, as … Therapy | Fatigue fracture of the heel
Further fatigue fractures Of course, the fatigue fracture of the verses is not the only injury that can be caused by excessive strain on the bones. Below are other types of fatigue fracture. Fatigue fracture in the metatarsus Fatigue fracture in the foot Fatigue fracture of the tibia All articles in this series: Fatigue fracture … Further fatigue fractures | Fatigue fracture of the heel
