Stress Fractures in Athletes

Timothy L. Miller, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Physician Lead, Endurance Medicine, Sports Medicine Center, Team Physician, Department of Athletics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. Christopher C. Kaeding, MD, Judson Wilson Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Executive Director, Sports Medicine Center, Head Team Physician, Department of Athletics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.

Part I: Presentation and Diagnosis of Stress Fractures.- Pathophysiology and Epidemiology of Stress Fractures.- General Treatment Concepts for Stress Fractures.- Biomechanics and Gait Analysis for Stress Fractures.- Classification of Stress Fractures.- Imaging of Stress Fractures.- Part II: Management of Stress Fractures.- Stress Fractures of the Lumbar Spine.- Stress Fractures of the Pelvis.- Stress Fractures of the Femur.- Stress Fractures of the Patella.- Stress Fractures of the Tibia.- Stress Fractures of the Fifth Metatarsal.- Stress Fractures of the Ankle.- Stress Fractures of the Calcaneus, Sesamoids and Metatarsals.- Stress Fractures of the Ribs and Shoulder Girdle.- Upper Extremity Stress Fractures.- Insufficiency Fractures.

From the book reviews:

"This is a comprehensive reference detailing the pathophysiology, epidemiology, classification, imaging, diagnosis, and treatment of stress fractures throughout the human skeleton. ... The appropriate audience includes any medical professionals interested in stress fractures in athletes, particularly physicians. ... This is an excellent, comprehensive, one-stop review of stress fractures in the athlete." (Scott A. Magnes, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2015)