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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
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Also known as: hairline fractures
Tiny cracks in bones are known as stress fractures. Though not as severe as some types of broken bones, they can cause troublesome symptoms and sometimes be difficult to treat.
Unlike other types of broken bones, stress fractures are due to overuse or repetitive motion. When the muscles can no longer absorb the shock of a particular activity, a stress fracture can occur.
Pain and limited mobility are the typical symptoms of stress fractures.
In most cases, the only treatment for stress fractures is to rest and avoid the offending activity for several weeks. Casting or braces can help speed the healing process along.
Reviewed by: Craig Spurdle, MD
This page was last updated on: August 19, 2020 03:21 PM
Children's orthopedic care needs are different from those of adults. Read more here to learn how our services are tailored to address the unique needs of children and teens.
Overuse injuries, also known as repetitive strain injuries, can occur in the wrists and hands from performing activities that require repetitive motion or using improper technique. Pain is usually experienced in muscles, nerves, ligaments and/or tendons.
An overuse injury is a type of injury that occurs not from one sudden, traumatic accident, but rather from the repetition of a motion over and over again for months or years that ultimately causes damage to a part of the body.