| Issue |
SICOT-J
Volume 4, 2018
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|---|---|---|
| Article Number | 16 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| Section | Hip | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2018011 | |
| Published online | 18 May 2018 | |
Case Report
Femoral neck stress fracture in a young female recruit: case report
1
Portuguese Army, Portugal
2
Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Hospital de Santo António,
Largo Professor Abel Salazar,
4099-001
Porto, Portugal
* Corresponding author: helderfonte14@gmail.com
Received:
3
September
2017
Accepted:
25
March
2018
Introduction: Femoral neck stress fractures are uncommon and depending on their location, can be at high risk for non-union and significant morbidity. Their prevalence is higher among runners and military recruits, and women seem to be at higher risk.
Methods: A 27-year-old female, who was enrolled in military recruit, reported left side groin pain after a strenuous running exercise. Due to persistent pain an X-Ray was ordered, which revealed no signs of acute lesions. Further imaging studies with CT scan and MRI identified a compression-type femoral neck stress fracture.
Results: The patient was submitted to conservative treatment consisting of restricting from full weight-bearing. Six weeks after she initiated partial weight-bearing, becoming asymptomatic at seven months. Follow-up imaging studies revealed union of the fracture.
Discussion: This diagnosis should be considered when evaluating military and athlete populations. Early recognition of these injuries is crucial because complication and morbidity rates are high.
Key words: Femoral neck / Stress fracture / Exercise / Military / Female
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2018
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