Foot - Metatarsal stress fracture
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Foot - Metatarsal stress fracture
- Stress injury results from repeated loading in a normal bone
- X-rays are often normal at time of onset of symptoms, but occasionally a subtle undisplaced fracture is seen - as in this image
Foot - Metatarsal stress fracture
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Foot - Metatarsal stress fracture
- Callus formation or 'periosteal reaction' is seen after a few weeks - as highlighted here
- If stress fracture is suspected and the initial X-ray is normal then clinical follow up should be arranged with repeat imaging if appropriate