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  2. Stress fracture - Wikipedia

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    A stress fracture is a fatigue-induced bone fracture caused by repeated stress over time. Instead of resulting from a single severe impact, stress fractures are the result of accumulated injury from repeated submaximal loading, such as running or jumping. Because of this mechanism, stress fractures are common overuse injuries in athletes. [1]

  3. Shin splints - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, stress fracture pain is localized to the fracture site. [6] Women are several times more likely to progress to stress fractures from shin splints. [7] [8] [9] This is due in part to women having a higher incidence of diminished bone density and osteoporosis. [10] [citation needed]

  4. Stress fracture in your shin from running may require surgery ...

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    A stress fracture in the front of your tibia is one of this injuries that frequently requires surgery to heal. A metal rod placed down the center of the tibia is a commonly performed surgery for ...

  5. Bone healing - Wikipedia

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    While the bone formation usually spans the entire duration of the healing process, in some instances, bone marrow within the fracture has healed two or fewer weeks before the final remodelling phase. [citation needed] While immobilization and surgery may facilitate healing, a fracture ultimately heals through physiological processes.

  6. Ankle fracture - Wikipedia

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    Significant recovery generally occurs within four months while completely recovery usually takes up to one year. [1] Ankle fractures are common, occurring in over 1.8 per 1000 adults and 1 per 1000 children per year. [2] [3] In North America this figure increases to more than 14 in ever 10,000 patients admitted to the Emergency Room. [4]

  7. Avascular necrosis - Wikipedia

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    Risk factors include bone fractures, joint dislocations, alcoholism, and the use of high-dose steroids. [1] The condition may also occur without any clear reason. [1] The most commonly affected bone is the femur (thigh bone). [1] Other relatively common sites include the upper arm bone, knee, shoulder, and ankle. [1]

  8. Compartment syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Other conditions that may present similarly include stress fractures and tendinitis. [1] Treatment may include physical therapy or—if that is not effective—surgery. [1] Acute compartment syndrome occurs in about 3% of those who have a midshaft fracture of the forearm. [12] Rates in other areas of the body and for chronic cases are unknown.

  9. She Lived with These Parkinson’s Symptoms for Over a ... - AOL

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    Veronica Brown lived with chronic fatigue, depression, and anxiety for over 10 years before she learned they were early signs of Parkinson's disease. Here's how she found relief after diagnosis.