At the completion of this session, the participants will be able to categorize bony stress injuries by severity and risk of fracture progression. At the completion of this session, the participants will be able to effectively communicate the site, severity, and risk level of bony stress fractures with colleagues in the field of Sports Medicine. At the completion of this session, the participants will be able to describe the risks of continued participation despite severe, chronic, or recurrent stress fractures in elite athletes.

At the completion of this session, the participants will be able to describe the biologic treatment options available for stimulating bone healing in elite level athletes. At the completion of this session, the participants will be able to describe the surgical procedures available for stabilization and healing of high risk stress fractures as well as their indications, risks, and benefits.