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Femoral Shaft Stress Fracture

Aka: Femoral Shaft Stress Fracture

See Also
1. Groin Injuries in Athletes
2. Stress Fracture
Epidemiology
1. Less common than Femoral Neck Stress Fracture
Symptoms
1. Mild deep thigh soreness
Signs
1. Deep thigh tenderness to palpation
2. Antalgic Gait
3. Positive Hop Test
4. Positive Fulcrum test
Management
1. Manage non-surgically
2. Return to sport in 8-14 weeks

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 5/14/2013.

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