Stress fractures are most common in the weight-bearing bones of the lower extremity, especially the lower leg and the foot (Figure). Typical stress fracture of the distal shaft of the second metatarsal not seen on initial radiograph (left).Callus formation is seen at 4 weeks follow up.radually pain developed in the lower leg and in the end he was unable to walk any further. The x-rays show a stress fracture of the lower tibia. Doing too much too soon is a common cause of stress fractures.
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