Triathlete with Multiple Stress Fractures in the Lower Limbs: Case Report and Literature Review

• Autor(a) principal: Mendes Junior,Adriano Fernando
• Data de Publicação: 2021
• Outros Autores: Tabet,Caio Gomes, Mendes,Samuel Lopes, Abreu,Marcus da Matta, Figueirêdo,Nathália Carvalho de
• Tipo de documento: Relatório
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (Online)
• Texto Completo: http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-36162021000600813
• topic: fractures; stress; female athlete triad syndrome; case reports

Abstract Recurrent stress fractures rarely affect the same athlete. We present the case of a female triathlete who suffered multiple stress fractures in both tibias, the right fibula, and the left femoral neck. Conservative treatment was instituted in all episodes, with rest, reduced training load, and physical therapy rehabilitation. The relative energy deficiency in sport syndrome, along with an eating disorder, training overload, and osteopenia, was identified as a risk factor. Although rare, multiple stress fractures can occur in female triathletes. These patients must be screened for risk factors associated with biomechanics, nutrition, and training to develop an effective prevention and treatment program.