scholarly journals Stress fracture of the thoracic spine in a male rugby player: a case report

10.17159/4592 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
A Shafik
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Stress Fracture ◽  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Stress Fractures ◽  
Rugby Player ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Anatomic Locations ◽  
Type Of Injury

This case reports a stress fracture of the thoracic spine in a professional rugby player. This is a rare anatomical location for this type of injury in this population and has not previously been described. Physicians should be aware that performance of rugby specific movements may lead to rare stress fractures in certain anatomic locations.

scholarly journals Stress fracture of the thoracic spine in a male rugby player: a case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
A Shafik ◽  
K Schwabe ◽  
R De Villiers ◽  
J Viljoen ◽  
W Derman
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Stress Fracture ◽  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Stress Fractures ◽  
Rugby Player ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Anatomic Locations ◽  
Type Of Injury

This case reports a stress fracture of the thoracic spine in a professional rugby player. This is a rare anatomical location for this type of injury in this population and has not previously been described. Physicians should be aware that performance of rugby specific movements may lead to rare stress fractures in certain anatomic locations.

A descriptive study of stress fractures in competitive event horses in the UK

2004 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-238
Author(s):  
Emma Hayton ◽  
Jennifer C Sneddon
Keyword(s):  
Stress Fracture ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Stress Fractures ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
True Prevalence ◽  
Fracture Prevalence ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Age Category

AbstractThe impact of stress fractures on competitive event horses in the UK is completely unknown. Ninety-one replies to 450 questionnaires sent to competitive event riders across the UK indicated that 11 horses, representing 12% of the responders, had a confirmed stress fracture. As data on the total number of horses owned or ridden by the riders were not available, the true prevalence of stress fractures in this sample of horses could not be directly assessed. Within the bounds of this study, competitive level of the rider had a significant effect on stress fracture prevalence (X2(0.05, df. 2) = 24.74, P<0.05), as did years of eventing experience (X2(0.05, df. 1) = 27.80, P<0.01). Training regime was also influential (X2(0.05,df. 1) = 26.30, PX20.01). There was a predominance of fractures in geldings (X2(0.05, df. 1) = 24.45, P<0.03); however, geldings constituted 82% of reported cases. Thoroughbred cross horses had a significantly lower incidence of stress fractures than Thoroughbreds (X2(0.05, df. 1) = 20.82, P<0.01) but constituted only 18% of the sample. Horses in the oldest age category (9–12 years) had 6% of all stress fractures (X2(0.05, df. 2) = 24.54, P<0.1). All fractures occurred on the foreleg at the knee or below, with no significant effect of anatomical location. Seventy-three per cent of horses were not competing when diagnosed (X2(0.05, df. 1) = 22.27, P<0.1). These data indicate that useful preliminary data were yielded by the questionnaire and that further research with a larger sample size is justified.

Recurrence of Scaphoid Stress Fracture: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick A. Johnson ◽  
Tom Kurien ◽  
Tracy C. Horton
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Stress Fracture ◽  
Stress Fractures ◽  
Case Description ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Repetitive Loading ◽  
High Level ◽  
Optimum Management ◽  
Prevention Of Recurrence ◽  
Early Fixation

Abstract Background Scaphoid stress fractures are rare and typically present in young, elite male athletes. Due to the infrequency in which these injuries are encountered, the optimum management is not established. Case Description We present the case of a 20-year-old male gymnast with bilateral stress fractures of the scaphoid waist. Following conservative treatment, clinical and radiological signs of union were seen bilaterally. Eight months after return to normal activities, a unilateral recurrence of the stress fracture occurred. This was successfully treated with internal fixation and bone grafting. Literature Review Scaphoid stress fractures are most frequently seen in gymnasts but also occur in participants of other sports involving repetitive loading of an extended wrist. This action conveys force predominantly through the waist of the scaphoid. Most case studies have reported high union rates, whether treated operatively or conservatively, and the patients returned to high-level sport with no further problems. Stress fracture recurrence has been reported in other bones such as the metatarsal and tibia but never before in the scaphoid. Our case is unusual in that the patient suffered ongoing problems due to a recurrence of the scaphoid stress fracture after returning to normal activities. Clinical Relevance Clinicians should be aware that scaphoid stress fracture recurrence can occur, counsel patients accordingly, and remain vigilant after apparent union. We would recommend early fixation to allow a quicker return to function and prevention of recurrence.

scholarly journals Stress fracture of the thoracic spine in an elite rhythmic gymnast: A case report

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (1.2) ◽  
pp. 119-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subash C Jha ◽  
Toshinori Sakai ◽  
Mika Hangai ◽  
Akiko Toyota ◽  
Shoji Fukuta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Stress Fracture ◽  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Rhythmic Gymnast

scholarly journals Bilateral Sacral Stress Fracture in Pregnancy without Osteoporosis - A Case Report and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A185-A185
Author(s):  
Yu-Fang Wu ◽  
Kenneth Lu ◽  
Christian M Girgis ◽  
Martina Preda ◽  
Veronica Angela Preda
Keyword(s):  
Stress Fracture ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Stress Fractures ◽  
Lumbar Radiculopathy ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Normal Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Sacral Stress Fracture ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract Purpose: Sacral stress fractures are rare complications which can arise during pregnancy or in the early postpartum period. We report a case and discuss the findings of a confirmed postpartum sacral stress fracture in a 39-year-old multiparous woman and review previous case reports in the literature of sacral stress fracture related to pregnancy. Methods: A review of the literature was conducted to examine the main characteristics of sacral stress fractures related to pregnancy. The Ovid/Medline, Embase and Google Scholar databases were searched with the inclusion criteria: human studies, English language, intrapartum, postpartum (within 6 months of parturition), sacrum and stress fracture. Our exclusion criteria included pubic fractures, vertebral fractures and non-English articles. The search terms included “stress fracture”, “postpartum”, “pregnancy”, “atraumatic” and the wildcard “sacr*”. 34 cases were found and summarised in Table 2. Results: 65% of patients had onset of symptoms postpartum. Most patients did not have risk factors for sacral stress fractures including macrosomia, excessive pregnancy weight gain, heparin exposure, rapid vaginal delivery or predisposition to accelerated osteoporosis. Lumbar radiculopathy can be a feature of sacral stress fracture and it is more common (17.6%) than reported in the literature (2%). MRI is the preferred imaging modality for its safety profile in pregnancy and high sensitivity. 70% of reported normal bone mineral density (BMD). The mainstay treatment for sacral stress fractures includes relative bedrest, analgesia and modified weight bearing exercises. Most patients have favourable outcome with complete symptom resolution. Conclusion: Sacral stress fractures in the absence of osteoporosis are rare complications of pregnancy that can present with lumbar radiculopathy. Conservative management often produces good clinical outcomes.

scholarly journals Case Report : Multiple Stress Fractures (hamate, triquetrum, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Metacarpal bones) in an Amateur Tennis Player

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatim Mohammed A. AlShareef ◽  
Alhusain Mohammad Alshareef ◽  
Mohammed Hussein AlKaff
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Stress Fractures ◽  
Mri Findings ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Multiple Stress ◽  
Burning Pain ◽  
Metacarpal Bones ◽  
History Of ◽  
Professional Tennis

Background: upper extremity stress fractures are infrequent events in tennis sport. According to our literature, we have only identified 6 case reports of upper limb stress fractures among amateur or professional tennis players. To the best of our knowledge, this is the only case report where stress fractures occur in: hamate, triquetrum, 2nd, 4th, and 5th metacarpal bones simultaneously. Case presentation: 27 years old lady, presented with acute burning pain at the base of her right thumb. There was not a history of direct trauma. Her symptoms start to appear after 3 days of playing tennis. Physical examination was negative for tenderness, swelling and erythema. The rheumatoid factor was elevated (20.3 iu/ml). the diagnosis of multiple stress fractures was made by the suggestive MRI findings. Conclusion: Although stress fractures of the upper limbs are not common, it is of a great value to keep the clinical suspicion high towards it. Especially in amateur or professional athletes with persistent or worsening symptoms. The best modality to confirm such fractures is MRI.

scholarly journals Sacral stress fracture in an amateur rugby player: a case report

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhiro Takahashi ◽  
Takashi Kobayashi ◽  
Naohisa Miyakoshi ◽  
Eiji Abe ◽  
Toshiki Abe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Stress Fracture ◽  
Rugby Player ◽  
Sacral Stress Fracture

scholarly journals Repetition of an Unusual Stress Fracture in an Anorexic Man: A Case Report

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Myers ◽  
D Bell ◽  
J Gorman ◽  
J Best ◽  
J Rooney
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Stress Fracture ◽  
Stress Fractures ◽  
Inhaled Corticosteroid ◽  
Proximal Fibula ◽  
Repeated Stress ◽  
Abnormal Gait ◽  
Unusual Stress

Stress fractures of the fibula commonly occur distally in runners, whereas stress fractures of the proximal fibula are uncommon and typically occur in jumpers. Furthermore, it is rare for a stress fracture to be repeated in the same bone. We report a case of a repeated stress fracture of the proximal fibula in a male runner with abnormal gait that primarily involved excessive pronation. Unusual risk factors in this case were anorexia nervosa and use of an inhaled corticosteroid. The patient was treated conservatively, and healing of the fracture was completed at 12 weeks.

Insufficiency Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle in Postmenopausal Women

1998 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Kaye
Keyword(s):  
Bone Density ◽  
Stress Fracture ◽  
Density Measurement ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Stress Fractures ◽  
Medial Malleolus ◽  
Bone Density Measurement ◽  
Dual Approach ◽  
Metatarsal Fractures ◽  
Type Of Injury

Eleven consecutive patients with 12 stress fractures of the foot or ankle were seen between October 1992 and July 1995. Charts were reviewed retrospectively for clinical information. The patients were all postmenopausal females. Average age was 62 years. Onset of symptoms was not associated with a specific episode of trauma. There were eight metatarsal fractures, three distal fibular fractures, and one fracture of the medial malleolus. Fractures were confirmed by radiographs, bone scan, or MRI in 9 of the 11 cases. Nonsurgical treatment utilizing rest, decreased activity, mechanical support, and analgesics resulted in successful union of the fracture except in one patient. Only four of the patients had been taking hormone or calcium supplements before injury. Just one patient had a prior bone density measurement, although four had a definite fracture previously and two had history suggestive of previous stress fracture. A careful history considering risk factors for osteoporosis should be obtained when an insufficiency type stress fracture is diagnosed. Bone density measurements should be considered for patients with this type of injury. Appropriate medical therapy directed at the treatment of the underlying osteoporosis in addition to orthopaedic management of the fracture constitute the treatment objectives. This dual approach may prevent subsequent injury.

scholarly journals A Middle Cuneiform Stress Fracture in an Adolescent Athlete: A Case Report and Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 117954411987871 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Krebs ◽  
James Borchers
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Stress Fracture ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Adolescent Athlete

A 13-year-old female soccer and basketball athlete presented with pain in the arch of her foot. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of a middle cuneiform stress fracture. The patient’s stress fracture healed nonoperatively over a 10-week period complicated by nonadherence to a fracture boot, after which she was progressed back to full activity. Knowledge of these fractures and their treatment are important for sports medicine physicians, as they can often be overlooked, given their infrequent occurrence. There have been 8 previous case reports and 1 case series on cuneiform stress fractures, and these are summarized with this case report.

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