Stress fracture in the neck of the femur

What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture is a tiny hairline crack in a bone. It can occur at the neck of the femur as shown opposite. The can occur as a result of prolonged over use for example long long distance and ultra distance running. Symptoms include: Pain in the hip when running and also afterwards. Pain in the hip joint during movement. What should you do? Seek medical advice. You will need an X-ray but stress fractures do not always show up on X-rays until they have started to heal. Rest for 5 to 8 weeks. The new bone growth should be visible on an X-ray after 4 weeks.   The information contained on this site is purely a source of information and can at no time replace the expert eye of a qualified professional. We recommend seeking professional advice before embarking on any form of self treatment. Neither the content or nor any other service provided through mybesttennis.com is intended to be relied on for medical diagnosis or treatment. Never delay in seeking professional advice because of something seen on mybesttennis.com.