Stress Fracture in an Adolescent Female Athlete: A Case Report
Abstract
Stress fractures are common overuse injuries in adolescent athletes, particularly those engaged in high-impact sports. This case report describes a female adolescent multisport athlete who presented with foot pain and was ultimately diagnosed with a metatarsal stress fracture. This case highlights the importance of addressing underlying risk factors, including biomechanical imbalances, training errors, and nutritional deficiencies. Diagnostic approaches and evidence-based management and return-to-play criteria are discussed to provide nurse practitioners with practical guidance for appropriate diagnosis, comprehensive care, safe return to sports and prevention of recurrence.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
Sports injuries and prevention
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 105727–105727
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN