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42. Picture of Stress Fracture
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A fracture that occurs during the course of normal activity is called a minimal trauma fracture or stress fracture. For example, some patients with osteoporosis develop stress fractures of the feet while walking or stepping off a curb.
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Text: MedicineNet - "Osteoporosis"
Image Source: BigStockPhoto / Dale Woodall
Text: MedicineNet - "Osteoporosis"
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