© 2002 British Journal of Sports Medicine
CASE REPORT
Femoral neck stress fracture: the importance of clinical suspicion and early review
Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Bolton BL4 0JR, Lancashire, UK
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Dr Clough, 47A Coverhill Road, Grotton, Saddleworth, Lancashire OL4 5RE, UK;
tim.clough{at}btinternet.com
Stress fracture of the femoral neck is rare and often initially missed. A high index of clinical suspicion is required in athletes presenting with a history of insidious onset, exertional groin pain and pain at the extremes of hip motion on examination. Regular review is recommended to prevent progression of the stress fracture to a displaced fracture, as this significantly worsens long term outcome.
Keywords: femoral neck; stress fracture; diagnosis
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