stress fracture

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. a hairline crack in a bone, especially of a foot or leg, caused by repeated or prolonged stress and often occurring in runners, dancers, and soldiers march fracture.

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stress fracture Scientific  

1. See under fracture

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stress fracture

On the women's side, Raducanu's misfortune continued when she had to withdraw because of a stress fracture in her lower leg.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

Raducanu, 23, believes overplaying at Queen's a fortnight ago contributed to a stress fracture in her lower right leg.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

It is the second significant injury blow for British interest, following Emma Raducanu's withdrawal on Sunday because of a stress fracture in her right leg.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

"I've done everything possible to try to get to the start line but after a final scan tonight the niggle I've been managing has developed into a stress fracture," Raducanu said.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

Midfielder Mikel Merino, who returned in Arsenal's last Premier League game of the season on Sunday after four months out with a stress fracture in the foot, has been included in the squad.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026