Stress fracture of the lateral process of the talus--a case report

A diagnosis of stress fracture of the lateral process of the talus was made in a 52-year-old tennis player with chronic lateral ankle pain. This uncommon condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic lateral ankle pain in an athlete, as delay in appropriate treatment may le...

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Published in:British journal of sports medicine 1993-12, Vol.27 (4), p.275-276
Main Author: Motto, S G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fractures, Stress - diagnosis
Fractures, Stress - etiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Talus - injuries
Tennis - injuries
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Summary:A diagnosis of stress fracture of the lateral process of the talus was made in a 52-year-old tennis player with chronic lateral ankle pain. This uncommon condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic lateral ankle pain in an athlete, as delay in appropriate treatment may lead to considerable morbidity.
ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480
DOI:10.1136/bjsm.27.4.275