RESUMEN

Stress fractures of the foot and ankle may be more common among athletes than previously reported. A low threshold for investigation is warranted and further imaging may be appropriate if initial radiographs remain inconclusive. Most of these fractures can be treated conservatively with a period of non-weight-bearing mobilization followed by gradual return to activity. Early surgery augmented by bone graft may allow athletes to return to sports earlier. Risk of delayed union, nonunion, and recurrent fracture is high. Many of the patients may also have risk factors for injury that should be modified for a successful outcome.

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Traumatismos en Atletas , Huesos del Pie/lesiones , Fracturas por Estrés , Traumatismos en Atletas/diagnóstico , Traumatismos en Atletas/etiología , Traumatismos en Atletas/terapia , Fenómenos Biomecánicos , Huesos del Pie/anatomía & histología , Huesos del Pie/fisiopatología , Fracturas por Estrés/diagnóstico , Fracturas por Estrés/etiología , Fracturas por Estrés/terapia , Humanos , Factores de Riesgo , Resultado del Tratamiento