Picture of Stress Fracture
A fracture that occurs during the course of normal activity is called a minimal trauma fracture or stress fracture. For example, some patients with osteoporosis develop stress fractures of the feet while walking or stepping off a curb.
Reviewed by William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR, Chief Editor on April 22, 2009
Image Source: BigStockPhoto / Dale Woodall
Text: MedicineNet - "Osteoporosis"
Image Source: BigStockPhoto / Dale Woodall
Text: MedicineNet - "Osteoporosis"