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Sports Injuries - Sprains, Strains and Fractures

Some of the most common sports injuries include sprains, strains and fractures. Learn the cause, treatment and prevention of these injuries.

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Stress fractures may be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are often vague and slow to appear. How did you discover and treat your stress fracture? See submissions

Share Your Stress Fracture Story

Stress fractures may be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are often vague and slow to appear. How did you discover and treat your stress fracture?

What Is a Stress Fracture?

A stress fracture is usually the result of repeated trauma or overuse that occurs when muscles become fatigued or overloaded and can not absorb the stress and shock and repeated impact.

Fracture - Broken Bone - Diagnosis and Treatment

What is a broken or fractured bone and how is it treated?

Is It a Sprain or a Strain?

Do you know the difference between a sprain and a strain? Learn the difference in severity, symptoms and treatments for muscle sprains and strains, and when you should see a physician for treatment.

Immediate Treatment for Ankle Sprains

Immediate action can reduce recovery time after an ankle sprain. Here's what to do.

Bone Fractures

A guide to the types of fractures and repair options, from Adam.com.

Bone Fracture Repair

How different types of fractures are repaired and treated.

Broken Bones and Fractures

In depth information about fractures.

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