Question 1

how can you make a stress fracture heal fast?

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Bone stimulator: A bone stimulator in my experience will make a stress fracture heal faster than natural forces alone  unfortunately stimulators are expensive and health insurance companies only pay for them in treating non-unions or delayed unions of certain types of fractures.

Question 2

can there be any way to make a stress fracture heal fast and efficiently?

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Rest: The most reliable way to heal a stress fracture is to rest the affected area.  Sometimes, this is coupled with immobilization with a splint or cast.  The timing of it depends on the fracture site, pattern, medical co-morbidities, smoking history and other factors.  Best to have an xray and follow your orthopedist's treatment plan.

Question 3

i've been diagnosed with a calcaneal grade 4+ stress fracture but i have no pain. is it possible that i will be able to heal faster than 6 weeks?

Accepted Answer

????: I've never heard of a 'calcaneal grade 4+ stress fx.' Maybe it's a grading system common in Australia. But yes, it can heal faster than six weeks, especially if you're healthy AND DON'T SMOKE.

Question 4

how to heal a stress fracture ?

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Stop Stressing.: Healing stress fractures is accomplished, for the most part, by simply reducing  weight bearing (i.e. stress) to the involved bone. The remedy may involve complete off weight as with crutches, to simply wearing regular shoes but drastically reducing time on the foot. Typically a weight bearing cam walker boot works just fine. The trick is to stay off foot long enough for the fracture to heal.

Question 5

how long will it take to heal a stress fracture under the knee cap?

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It depends...: Stress fractures of the patella or the groove in the femur are relatively uncommon. Healing time depends on many factors: severity of the fracture, age of the patient, compliance with rest and immobilization and whether other negative healing factors are present (smoking, diabetes, etc.). Generally speaking, 8-12 weeks would be typical time for healing.

Question 6

is it possible that a stress fracture not heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible: Patients with some stress fractures, such as displaced femoral neck stress fractures and fifth metatarsal base stress fractures, are more likely to have complications such as nonunion. These complications should be monitored closely because surgical intervention may be necessary.

Question 7

will a foot stress fracture heal if i walk limitedly on it?

Accepted Answer

yes: It is wise to avoid nsaids like ibuprophen. Listen to your body and limit weight bearing. The walking boot will help. It takes 8 weeks to heal a fracture. Lower stress by visualizing  positive experiences to increase beta endorphins to protect stem cells needed for healing,  get a good night sleep, eat 6 healthy small meals and exercise upper body  6 times a  day for good circulation and nutrition.

Question 8

how long does it take for an ancle stress fracture to heal completely?

Accepted Answer

Discuss w/ your doc: In general distal fibula stress fractures take 8 weeks to heal( +_2 weeks). Stress fractures of other 'ankle ' bones may take longer to heal( distal tibia, navicular etc.) Best to ask this question to your treating ORS. Best of Luck!

Question 9

when a stress fracture pubis ramis does not heal?

Accepted Answer

Pubic fracture: Nonunion may occur in any fracture. Check with your orthopedic surgeon.

Question 10

how long would it take for a stress fracture of the hip to heal?

Accepted Answer

12-16 weeks: It take a while depending the type of the  fracture and location.

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