stress fracture
Americannoun
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He also began his athletic career focused on a different sport, and competed internationally in taekwondo, before a stress fracture in his back forced him to retire.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
Grealish, on loan from Manchester City, is likely to undergo surgery after suffering the stress fracture in Everton's 1-0 win against Aston Villa on January 18.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
Reports of fitness doubts first appeared in September, with Cummins then ruled out of the white-ball series against New Zealand and India with a lumbar stress fracture.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025
A recurring stress fracture in his elbow has required multiple operations, while a stress fracture in his back ruled him out of an entire summer in 2022.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025
Archer underwent surgery on the elbow that May, did so again the following December when the issue was not resolved and then sustained a stress fracture in his back in 2022.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025
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