what causes stress fractures?

2007-04-15 15:13:32 · 1 answers · asked by Garret Tripp 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management

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Stress fractures are caused by:
overuse of a bone or repetitive stress (running, jumping)
weakened bones (osteoporosis, mineral deficienties)

Most occur in the lower legs or feet. Which makes sense since they support the body during most activities.

2007-04-18 19:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋

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