Stress Fractures

Question 1

What are stress fractures?

Answer 1

Tiny cracks in bone
Repetition/ overuse injury
Osteoporosis
Common amongst joggers and runners
Symptoms of groin pain 
Estimated 1% happens at femoral neck
Lack of nutrition in comparison to excersise = bone density

Question 2

What is the most efficient testing for stress fractures?

Answer 2

Plain radiograph only positive in less than 10%

MRI is gold standard test for bone marrow oedema