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An unusual stress fracture of the fibula in a long-distance runner

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A stress fracture of the proximal fibula in a young long-distance runner is reported. Such fractures are rare. The literature is reviewed and diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Sint Lucas Hospital, Jan Tooropstraat 164, NL-1061 AE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    H. Lacroix & J. N. Keeman

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Lacroix, H., Keeman, J.N. An unusual stress fracture of the fibula in a long-distance runner. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 111, 289–290 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00571528

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