Feet of a 45 year old female patient, showing swelling (at left) due to a stress fracture of the second metatarsal bone of the foot. This type of brok

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Feet of a 45 year old female patient, showing swelling (at left) due to a stress fracture of the second metatarsal bone of the foot. This type of broken foot, known also as a march fracture, is common in runners, ballet dancers and gymnasts as a sport injury. (For other images of this injury see C004/4267 TO C004/4270).

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