Stress Fracture Along with Transient Osteoporosis in a 72-Year-Old Female with Hip Pain: A Case Report
Diffuse marrow edema suggestive of THO does not exclude a clinically meaningful femoral neck stress fracture, particularly in older adults with persistent atraumatic hip pain. Early MRI and close follow-up are essential for detecting occult fractures, guiding weight-bearing recommendations, and preventing progression to displacement.
Authors
- Arash Aris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0446-3489)
- Masih Rikhtehgar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1445-7226)
- Khalil Kargar Shooraki
Institutions
- Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Guilan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Orthopedic Research and Reviews
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/orr.s571126
- Primary Topic
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00