Abstract
We report a case of an 81-year-old osteoporotic woman, who suffered stress fractures of the distal fibula on both sides within a two-year period. The risk factors for stress fractures are reviewed and the importance of a high index of suspicion for stress fractures is emphasized. When a stress fracture is suspected it should lead to plain radiography and treatment with protected weight-bearing with crutches or a brace.
| Translated title of the contribution | Stress fractures of the distal fibula in an osteoporotic woman. |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for læger [online] |
| Volume | 176 |
| Issue number | 32 |
| ISSN | 1603-6824 |
| Publication status | Published - 4 Aug 2014 |