II. Risk factors
- See Stress Fracture
- Increased training regimen (too hard, too fast, too soon)
- Women with poor nutrition or hormonal imbalance (e.g. Female Athlete Triad)
- Associated activities
- Military recruits
- Distance runners
- Jumpers
III. Symptoms
IV. Signs
- Pain on palpation of pubic ramus
- Provocative maneuvers
- One legged standing
- One legged jumping
V. Imaging
- Nuclear bone scan confirms diagnosis
VI. Associated Conditions
- Acetabulum Stress Fracture
VII. Management
- Risk Modification
- See Stress Fracture
- Conservative management
- Relative rest for 4 to 6 weeks
- Gradual return to sport
VIII. Prognosis
- Expect complete healing by 3 to 5 months