Functional Management of Stress Fractures in Female Athletes Using a Pneumatic Leg Brace.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1987
Abstract
Thirteen consecutive female athletes complaining of activity-induced lower extremity pain were evaluated. Ten of the 13 athletes had either an x-ray film or bone scan positive for stress fracture of the tibia or fibula. Three athletes with classic signs and symptoms of tibial stress fractures and negative x-ray films refused the bone scan. Three athletes had bilateral tibial stress fractures. The athletes were treated by the application of a pneumatic leg brace to the affected leg or legs. Following this, all 13 athletes were able to return to their sport and participate at a high level of competition with little or no symptoms.
Volume
15
Issue
1
First Page
86
Last Page
89
ISSN
0363-5465
Published In/Presented At
Dickson, T. J., & Kichline, P. D. (1987). Functional management of stress fractures in female athletes using a pneumatic leg brace. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine, 15(1), 86-89.
Disciplines
Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
3812866
LVHN link
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=3812866&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Department(s)
Department of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine Faculty, Sports Medicine Division
Document Type
Article