Stress Fracture: Symptoms & Signs

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Stress Fracture

Stress Fracture | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

Pain is felt with any activity that affects the area of the stress fracture. For example, runners will start to feel pain every time they run. The pain often stops when activity is stopped, then comes back again when activity is started again. The area of the fracture is often tender to the touch.

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Author: John Riddle
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01

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