Delayed diagnosis of fatigue fractures in the elderly
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| Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Verzoegerte Diagnose von Ermuedungsfrakturen bei aelteren Leuten |
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| Autor: | Carpintero, P.; Berral, F.J.; Baena, P.; Garcia-Frasquet, A.; Lancho, J.L. |
| Erschienen in: | The American journal of sports medicine |
| Veröffentlicht: | 25 (1997), 5, S. 659-662, Lit. |
| Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
| Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| ISSN: | 0363-5465, 1552-3365 |
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| Erfassungsnummer: | PU199710207851 |
| Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
A retrospective study was made of 30 stress fractures in elderly patients engaged in noncompetitive sporting activities, mostly marching and running. Fractures were located exclusively in the lower limbs. In many cases the diagnosis was delayed and in several cases was incorrect because the stress fracture was mistaken for other conditions. Given that the number of senior citizens engaged in active life and sporting activities is constantly growing, physicians should be aware of this type of fracture to ensure early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Verf.-Referat