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Stress fractures occur when bone is unable to adapt to repetitive forces from high-impact activity. There are two types: stress reactions which cause accelerated bone remodeling without symptoms, and stress fractures which result in a complete bone defect visible on x-ray. Stress fractures are caused by repetitive torque or impact forces that bone cannot withstand. While most heal on their own, they increase the risk of a full fracture and their early stages may be better detected by bone scan than x-ray. S

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