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Management of common stress fractures

When to apply conservative therapy, when to take an aggressive approach

Andrew D. Perron Dr Perron is assistant professor of emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery; Dr Brady is vice chair, residency program director, and associate professor of emergency medicine; and Dr Keats is professor of radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville.Correspondence[email protected]
, MD,
William J. Brady Dr Perron is assistant professor of emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery; Dr Brady is vice chair, residency program director, and associate professor of emergency medicine; and Dr Keats is professor of radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville.
, MD &
Theodore A. Keats Dr Perron is assistant professor of emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery; Dr Brady is vice chair, residency program director, and associate professor of emergency medicine; and Dr Keats is professor of radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville.
, MD
Pages 95-106 | Published online: 30 Jun 2015

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