Risk Factors for Stress Fractures in Athletes (Female Track and Field)

Are you evaluating a female track and field athlete?

Yes

Age at menarche

years

Mid-calf circumference corrected for skinfold thickness

Does the athlete ...

• have a low bone density?

Yes

• have discrepancy between the lengths of both legs?

Yes

• eat a diet very low in fat?

Yes

• have a history of menstrual disturbances?

Yes

• have a low lean mass in the lower limb?

Yes

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of risk factors for stress fractures from multiple logistic regression

Estimated risk of a stress fracture for this athlete

Additional risk factors seen in female athletes with stress fractures

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Risk Factors for Stress Fractures in Female Track and Field Athletes