Case report: bilateral ischial stress fractures in an elite tennis player

Skeletal Radiol. 2009 Jul;38(7):711-4. doi: 10.1007/s00256-009-0687-9. Epub 2009 Mar 13.

Abstract

A case report of bilateral ischial stress fractures in an elite tennis player initially mimicking hamstring pathology is described. This is an unusual site of stress fracture. Typical sites of stress fracture are well documented; however, awareness of less common sites of stress-related bone injury can aid early diagnosis and treatment before overt fracture occurs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fractures, Stress / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Ischium / diagnostic imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Professional Role
  • Tennis / injuries*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed