Stress Fracture 🦴 A stress fracture is an incomplete hairline fracture caused by repetitive stress and overuse rather than a single traumatic event. It commonly occurs in weight-bearing bones such as the tibia, metatarsals, and femoral neck, especially in athletes and physically active individuals. Key features include gradual onset pain, pain that increases with activity, and little to no history of trauma. Initial X-ray may appear normal, while MRI is the most sensitive investigation as it de

In this video we're going to look at the fulcrum test for stress fractures of femoral shaft. To conduct the test the is sitting on the bench and is asked to lean back on their hands. You're going to stand or kneel on the side to be tested. Then first place your forearm distally under the thigh to be tested. With the other hand placed on the dorsum of the thigh press down gently. In case symptoms are not reproduced move the forearm more proximally and repeat the procedure. What you're trying to d