Synonyms in a broader sense Fatigue fracture, stress fracture, march fracture, insufficiency fracture Definition/Introduction A fatigue fracture of the foot is a creeping fracture of the bone (fracture), which occurs due to overloading, frequent, one-sided or constantly repeated loading (cyclic loading). It develops over a longer period of time. However, the force acting on the … Fatigue fracture in the foot
Diagnosis Since a fatigue fracture is not associated with a clear fracture event, diagnosis is usually made late.Diagnostic measures for the detection of a fatigue fracture are, on the one hand, the clinical examination of the foot for certain fracture signs (fracture signs) such as axial malpositioning of the bone, bone crackling (crepitation), abnormal mobility … Diagnosis | Fatigue fracture in the foot
Therapy The best measures to prevent a fatigue fracture (stress fracture) are to avoid overstraining yourself during sports, to stick to individual training plans with not too much intensity and to wear shock absorbing running shoes. In addition, long-distance runs or runs on uneven or hard ground should not be run too frequently or excessively. … Therapy | Fatigue fracture in the foot
