A<unk>  is a fatigue-induced bone fracture caused by repeated<unk>  over time. Instead of resulting from a single severe impact,<unk> s are the result of accumulated injury from repeated submaximal loading, such as running or jumping. Because of this mechanism,<unk> s are common overuse injuries in athletes.<unk> s can be described as small cracks in the bone, or hairline fractures.<unk> s of the foot are sometimes called "march fractures" because of the injury's prevalence among heavily marching soldiers.<unk> s most frequently occur in weight-bearing bones of the lower extremities, such as the tibia and fibula (bones of the lower leg), metatarsal and navicular bones (bones of the foot). Less common are<unk> s to the femur, pelvis, and sacrum. Treatment usually consists of rest followed by a gradual return to exercise over a period of months.
Stress fracture
Shin splints
Ankle fracture
Pseudofracture
Hume fracture
Avulsion fracture
Colles' fracture
Nutcracker fracture