Treatment of stress fractures: the fundamentals

Clin Sports Med. 2006 Jan;25(1):29-36, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2005.08.013.

Abstract

This article is an introduction to the fundamentals of stress fracture management. Extrinsic and intrinsic factors, that may play a role in the development of stress fractures, are discussed and incorporated as possible treatment options. Different treatment modalities including ultrasound and electromagnetic fields are addressed, with an emphasis on literature support.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Athletic Injuries / metabolism
  • Athletic Injuries / physiopathology
  • Athletic Injuries / therapy*
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / administration & dosage
  • Diphosphonates / administration & dosage
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / methods
  • Female
  • Fractures, Stress / metabolism
  • Fractures, Stress / physiopathology
  • Fractures, Stress / therapy*
  • Gonadal Hormones / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology
  • Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
  • Pamidronate
  • Physical Education and Training / methods
  • Risk Assessment / methods
  • Risk Factors
  • Shoes
  • Sports Equipment
  • Sports Medicine / methods*
  • Surface Properties
  • Ultrasonic Therapy / methods

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • Diphosphonates
  • Gonadal Hormones
  • Pamidronate