Results Four players were diagnosed with a stress fracture of the 5th metatarsal. The arch ratio, WLHA, and FA-R of the injured players were higher than those of the non-injured players (17.8±0.21 vs.

Metatarsal injuries are common in athletes and usually occur as a result of a direct blow to the foot or as stress fractures.

Higgins: It's a phenomenon of modern sport and has been increasing over the last 15 years. Many of these metatarsal fractures are because of stress or over-use. There have always been stress fractures ...

Bayern Munich left-back Hiroki Itō, one of the top candidates to step in for the just-injured Alphonso Davies, is now confirmed to be out with a metatarsal fracture. The team’s socials ...