General information on fatigue fracture A fatigue fracture is a bone fracture (fracture) caused by overstraining the corresponding bone. Very often this type of fracture affects the metatarsus and is characterized by pain. A bone fracture that is not caused by a sudden trauma acting on the bone from the outside, but by overloading the … Fatigue fracture in the metatarsus
Symptoms of a fatigue fracture of the metatarsus In contrast to a fracture caused by an accident, which is characterized by sudden severe pain and often loss of function of the affected limb immediately after the trauma, a fatigue fracture of the metatarsus develops only gradually and thus its symptoms as well. Thus, the first … Symptoms of a fatigue fracture of the metatarsus | Fatigue fracture in the metatarsus
Prognosis In general, the fatigue fracture of the metatarsus has a very good prognosis, since with adequate therapy, uncomplicated and complete healing usually occurs within six to eight weeks. Prophylaxis The most important measure to prevent a fatigue fracture of the metatarsus is to avoid overloading. It is therefore essential to warm up before training, … Prognosis | Fatigue fracture in the metatarsus
