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stress fracture

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noun

Pathology.

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.

stress fracture Scientific

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Her progress continues to be hampered by physical issues, and she most recently missed the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture in her lower right leg.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Stewart played through a stress fracture in his foot throughout his freshman season after suffering the injury in August.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

V was joined by his bandmate Jungkook, who talked about a shin injury he has been dealing with during the tour, saying he was "on the verge of developing a stress fracture".

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 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

Britain's Emma Raducanu will not play at Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam because of a stress fracture in her lower right leg.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

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