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Fibula Stress Fracture

Location
1. Distal third most commonly affected
Differential Diagnosis
1. Lateral Exertional Compartment Syndrome
2. Proximal Biceps Tendonitis
3. Peroneal nerve entrapment
Management
1. See Stress Fracture for conservative therapy
2. Surgery is rarely indicated
Course
1. Average return to sport time: 6 weeks

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