ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone-most commonly, in the weight-bearing bones of the lower leg and foot. Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone. They’re caused by repetitive force, often from overuse-such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances.

Detailed explanation-2: -A stress fracture is often referred to as a “hairline” fracture, because they’re so small and often hard to detect, even with x-rays. Many people continue their regular day-to-day schedules with a stress fracture because the pain isn’t unbearable like it is with other fractures.

Detailed explanation-3: -A hairline fracture is a small crack or bruise within a bone. Athletes are prone to these injuries. Often, running or jumping could result in a hairline fracture in the foot bones, including the heel, ankle or bones at the top of the foot (navicular).

Detailed explanation-4: -Because of this mechanism, stress fractures are common overuse injuries in athletes. Stress fracture. Other names. Hairline fracture, fissure fracture, march fracture, spontaneous fracture, fatigue fracture. Stress fracture of the second metatarsal bone (below the knuckles of the second toe)