Displaced stress fractures of the femoral neck in young male adults: a report of twelve operative cases.

The results of 12 operatively treated displaced stress fractures of the femoral neck in young male adults are reported. The mean age of the patients was 19.8 years (range, 19-24 years) and the mean followup period 4.

Computed tomography of stress fractures.

Twelve patients with stress fracture were examined by computed tomography (CT). Computed tomography appeared less sensitive than conventional radiographs in visualizing the cortical and periosteal changes. However, CT revealed endosteal callus formation of varying degrees even in cases with minor plain film findings.

[A bursa of the tendon of the flexor hallucis longus (author's transl)].

The author reports six cases in whom there was contrast filling of a bursa related to the tendon of the flexor hallucis longus during the course of an arthrogram. All patients had had joint symptoms for a prolonged period; in three patients there was osteochondritis dissecans. Possible mechanism for the development of the bursa is discussed.