Stress fractures of the fibula in the first few years of life (report of six cases).

Fibular stress fractures in children in the first few years of life are not well known and are often confused with osteomyelitis or malignant bone tumour. This misdiagnosis is followed by nuclear scan, computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and even biopsy. All these investigations are unnecessary as plain X-rays show diagnostic radiographic findings and misdiagnosis is highly unlikely when they are evaluated in the context of clinical findings.