ArticleJournal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR2015
High Incidence of Stress Fractures in Military Cadets During Training: A Point of Concern.
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- Epidemiology of stress fractures among military cadets: a retrospective cohort study at a tertiary military medical center.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Article
- [Stress reactions and stress fractures].Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023Review
- Forefoot Injuries in Athletes: Integration of the Movement System.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2022Article
- Femoral Neck Stress Fractures in South Korean Male Military Recruits.Clinics in orthopedic surgery · 2021Article
- Stress fractures in military recruits: A prospective study for evaluation of incidence, patterns of injury and invalidments out of service.Medical journal, Armed Forces India · 2019Article
- Stress fractures: diagnosis and management in the primary care setting.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2019Article
- [Stress fractures].Der Radiologe · 2016Review
- DISTAL FIBULAR STRESS FRACTURE IN A FEMALE RECREATIONAL RUNNER: A CASE REPORT WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING FINDINGS.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2015Article
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Abstract
introductionStress fractures occur due to repetitive cumulative micro trauma on the bone over a period of time. Stress fractures in military cadets is a rising cause of concern. It increases morbidity, long periods of absence from training and economic losses.
aimThe purpose of this prospective study was to determine the incidence and distribution of stress fracture (SFs) in Border Security Forces (BSF) cadets in Bangalore during their basic training tenure. MATERIALS AND
methodsA detailed analysis of history and physical assessment was performed of those presenting with symptoms of pain, swelling or deformity. These cadets then underwent radiographic imaging for the evaluation of symptoms. All cadets with clinical and radiological diagnosis of SFs were appropriately managed and followed up every two weeks till the time of union.
resultsThree hundred BSF candidates had clinical and radiological signs of SF with an overall incidence rate of 15%. The average age of the patients with SFs was 23 years (range 20-26). The incidence of SFs was highest during their physical training exercises and reached maximum at 12 weeks of the training schedule. Overall, the most common sites of bone injuries were the tibia (87.66%), fibula (7.8%), and metatarsals (2%). There were 5 femur fractures including one bilateral femur(1.67%) and two neck of femur (0.67%). Three tibia, three femur shaft and two neck femur fractures were operated and rest treated conservatively. All fractures healed in an average period of seven weeks. All cadets returned to their full activity in an average period of nine weeks.
conclusionThe study provides evidence that SF among BSF cadets occur frequently during their training period with undoubtedly high incidence rate which is probably underrated in Indian setting. To prevent stress fractures, modifiable causes and risk factors must be identified and a proactive approach which can help the cadets withstand intense physical activity should be adopted.
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