Stress Fracture: A stress fracture is an overuse injury of the bone. Typically, stress fractures occur in the
- leg,
- hip,
- foot, or
- pelvis.
- overuse injuries,
- osteoporosis,
- falls,
- medications,
- muscle weakness, and
- obesity.
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