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Metatarsal Stress Fracture
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Description: When excessive stress is placed upon the ball of the foot, a hairline break (fracture) of a long metatarsal bone may occur. This occurs most frequently to the second, third, or fourth metatarsal but can occur in any bone.
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Author/Contact: Marc Katz
Institution: Advanced Podiatry
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Added: Thu Nov 16 2006