Problem:
A young woman training for a marathon is complaining of pain in the lower leg. She consults with her physician, who determines that she has a stress fracture. She is confused about how a stress fracture is different from a normal fracture. How should the athletic trainer explain the difference between the two, and what is the course of management? Check All That Apply 1. A stress fracture is an irritation of the bone.1. A stress fracture is an irritation of the bone. 2. A stress fracture is not a true fracture.2. A stress fracture is not a true fracture. 3. A stress fracture will never become a true fracture.3. A stress fracture will never become a true fracture. 4. Normal course of treatment for a stress fracture requires 12 weeks of rest.4. Normal course of treatment for a stress fracture requires 12 weeks of rest. 5. A stress fracture is not an actual break of the bone.5. A stress fracture is not an actual break of the bone. 6. Normal course of treatment would require an athlete to be immobilized in a cast during the rest period.