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stress fractures

Tipo

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Definición

  • Information 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.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • fatigue fractures

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/203939

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