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ArticleWorld journal of orthopedics2024

Lateral femoral neck stress fractures: A case report.

Christiaan Aj Oudmaijer, Nuno R Paulino Pereira, David Visser, Alexander M Wakker, Wout S Veltman, Robbart van Linschoten

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Article in World journal of orthopedics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Christiaan Aj OudmaijerDepartment of Surgery, Division of Hepatobiliary and Transplantation Surgery, Erasmus MC Transplant Institute, Rotterdam 3015 GD, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
Nuno R Paulino PereiraOrthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam 3015 GD, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
David VisserOrthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam 3015 GD, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
Alexander M WakkerDepartment of Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery, Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam 3015 GD, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
Wout S VeltmanOrthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam 3015 GD, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
Robbart van LinschotenOrthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam 3015 GD, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.

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Abstract

backgroundSport-induced injuries particularly affect young, healthy, and active individuals. Running, a popular and accessible sport, can cause a wide range of injuries, including stress fractures. Stress fractures can occur during high-intensity training or competitions, especially among well-trained amateurs and professional athletes. Adequate diagnosis can be complicated by the typically young age, unremarkable medical history, and vital condition of the patient. Stress fractures present insidiously, and this is specifically the case with stress fractures of the femoral neck. Timely intervention is crucial to prevent progressive displacement, as this can damage the blood supply to the femoral head. CASE SUMMARY: A 30-year-old male runner presented to our outpatient clinic with persistent pain 3 weeks after running a marathon. X-ray showed a complete lateral fracture of the left femoral neck, which was treated surgically with a dynamic hip screw.

conclusionIt is essential for healthcare providers to be vigilant for the subtle symptoms of stress fractures to ensure timely treatment. Early recognition prevents complication and leads to a better prognosis.

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