march fracture

March Fracture

 

Definition

 

Insufficiency fracture

- secondary to exceeding fatigue threshold

- usually of second or third MT shaft

 

Epidemiology

 

Onset of new and very intense / strenuous physical activity

- i.e. new army recruits / dancers

 

Women with postmenopausal osteoporosis

 

Association

 

Cavus feet

 

History