A stress fracture ‘tune-up’
What is an easy way to distinguish between shin splints and a stress fracture? Use a tuning fork. The vibration will cause bone pain in the presence of a stress fracture. — Christina Kurkowski, MS, RN, ONC, CNOR, ANP-C, ONP-C, Wausau, Wis. (188-5) These are letters from practitioners around the country who want to share their…
