Patella fatigue fracture

I. Overview: Track and field athletes will generate a lot of stress when running their metatarsal heads, especially the first and second metatarsal heads. The second, third, and fourth metatarsal heads are prone to fractures because their metaphyseal ends are weak. Risk factors include arched feet, poorly damped shoes, and osteoporosis.

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