The Common Vein Copyright 2011
Definition
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En Pointe |
| The en pointe technique results in the full weight of the dancer being directed to the tarsals and metatarsals , requiring hours of practice to perfect. Dance and particulalrly “pointe” is not an infrequent cause of stress fractures of the foot and specifically the metatrasal bones.
Courtesy Ashley Davidoff MD copyright 2011 86995pb02.64.8s |
Boston Marathon |
| These runners have just entered the final stages of the 26 mile Boston marathon following years of practice and hours of training requiring repeated pounding of their full weight on their feet. Marathon running is not an uncommon cause of stress fractures.
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