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Delayed Diagnosis of Fatigue Fractures in the Elderly

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario "Reina Sofia,"

Francisco J. Berral, PhD

Department Sport Medicine, Medicine School, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain

Paulino Baena, MD

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario "Reina Sofia,"

Angeles Garcia-Frasquet, MD

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario "Reina Sofia,"

Jose L. Lancho, PhD

Department Sport Medicine, Medicine School, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain

A retrospective study was made of 30 stress fractures in elderly patients engaged in noncompetitive sporting activities, mostly marching and running. Fractures were located exclusively in the lower limbs. In many cases the diagnosis was delayed and in several cases was incorrect because the stress fracture was mis taken for other conditions. Given that the number of senior citizens engaged in active life and sporting ac tivities is constantly growing, physicians should be aware of this type of fracture to ensure early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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