Multiple stress fractures in a young female runner

Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2004;71(5):308-10.

Abstract

The effect of exercise on female's bone metabolism has received much attention in recent years. We report on unusual case of a female runner with low body mass and amenorrhea, who suffered 4 stress fractures. Three of the stress fractures occurred during her sports career, and the fourth occurred 7 years after the cessation of sports activities. It seems that exercise-induced amenorrhea together with food restriction in the young age may cause long-term consequences on bone metabolism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fractures, Stress / diagnosis*
  • Fractures, Stress / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Stress / etiology
  • Fractures, Stress / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Metatarsal Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Metatarsal Bones / injuries
  • Radiography
  • Recurrence
  • Running / injuries*
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Fractures / etiology