Sequential metatarsal fatigue fractures secondary to abnormal foot biomechanics

Sequential fatigue fractures of the fourth, second, and third metatarsals in the same foot are reported for a military aviator in the absence of abnormal stresses or underlying bone disease. The likely etiological factor is altered foot biomechanics, as identified in pedobarographic assessment. We h...

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Published in:Military medicine 2006-04, Vol.171 (4), p.292-297
Main Authors: Carmont, Michael R, Patrick, John H, Cassar-Pullicino, Victor N, Postans, Neil J, Hay, Stuart M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aircraft
Biomechanical Phenomena
Foot - physiopathology
Fractures, Bone - etiology
Fractures, Stress - etiology
Humans
Male
Metatarsal Bones - injuries
Middle Aged
Military Medicine
Risk Assessment
Stress, Mechanical
United States
Weight-Bearing - physiology
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Summary:Sequential fatigue fractures of the fourth, second, and third metatarsals in the same foot are reported for a military aviator in the absence of abnormal stresses or underlying bone disease. The likely etiological factor is altered foot biomechanics, as identified in pedobarographic assessment. We have reviewed the literature regarding multiple metatarsal stress fractures.
ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X
DOI:10.7205/MILMED.171.4.292