What is a stress response femur?
What is a stress response femur?
Generally, stress injury to the lateral aspect of the femur is associated with tensile forces. Lesions on the medial aspect of the femur and femoral neck are considered to be a compressive stress fracture. Clinical history can indicate underlying stress injury and may warrant a CT or MRI for further evaluation.
How serious is a femoral neck stress fracture?
Stress fractures may be incomplete or complete, and either non-displaced or displaced. Femoral neck stress fractures are considered high-risk for complications, particularly displacement; whereas, femoral shaft stress fractures are low-risk.
Can you bike with a femoral stress fracture?
The muscle attachments may be the source of discomfort while cycling. You may not be able to cycle until the stress fracture has healed. At this time, avoid activities which cause pain; stick with the aqua jogging.
How do you treat a femoral stress fracture?
The main treatment for femoral shaft stress fractures is rest from the offending athletic activity, a concept known as “relative rest”.
How do you diagnose a femoral neck stress fracture?
The fulcrum test is used to aid the diagnosis of femoral shaft stress fractures. It is also useful in assessing the healing response. If the clinical test is positive during the physical examination, the diagnosis is confirmed by a bone scan or a Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan(MRI).
What exercise can you do with a femoral stress fracture?
All stretches, weights, therapeutic exercises and single leg exercises should be performed bilaterally. When beginning the leg extensions, leg curls, the 4-way hip machine and squats, choose smaller weight amounts. Lifting too much weight too quickly may hinder your recovery.
What exercise can I do with femur stress fracture?
Patients should also perform pain free flexibility and strengthening exercises as part of their rehabilitation to ensure an optimal outcome. Alternative activities placing minimal weight bearing forces through the affected bone should be performed to maintain fitness such as swimming, cycling and water running.
