Current opinion in pediatrics
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Curr. Opin. Pediatr. · Feb 2008
ReviewLower extremity stress fractures in pediatric and adolescent athletes.
To familiarize primary care pediatricians with basic detection and treatment strategies of lower extremity stress fractures, while highlighting new research related to improving diagnosis and management approaches for pediatric and adolescent athletes. ⋯ As participation in competitive youth sports continues to increase, prospective studies are needed to enhance our understanding of epidemiological factors and optimal treatment strategies for pediatric and adolescent athletes.