what are stress fractures
During running and other high-impact activities, the hip joint absorbs some of the greatest forces in the body. Repeated high-impact activities and overuse can result in a stress fracture of the hip. A stress fracture is a break in the bone that occurs when minor injuries to the bone build up beyond the capacity of the bone to repair itself. Stress fractures of the hip are critical to diagnose and treat quickly because without treatment, they can lead to severe damage to the hip joint, even in young athletes.