Diagnosis of Stress Fractures in the Active Elderly

Has the patient tried to keep physically active?

• ostepenia or osteoporosis?

• overweight?

• done relatively intensive levels of exercise?

• have degenerative joint disease in the lower extremities?

• have a history of previous trauma or surgery in the lower extremities?

• continued to exercise despite pain or discomfort?

• exercised with improper shoes or on a hazardous surface?