Question 1

pain in big toe when walking. how to tell a stress fracture or just bruising or something else?

Accepted Answer

Visit the ortho doc: Pain in the big toe when walking can be any number of things. Often there are any number of non-operative measures that one can try to control those symptoms. See your orthopedic doctor to see what is causing the pain and what can be done about it.

Question 2

think i had stress fracture in big metatarsal in foot year and half ago running still slightly flares up sometimes,never got treated what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Instability Stress.: There's only one thing to do. Have your foot evaluated by a foot specialist. There are diagnostic test that can determine if the metatarsal is fractured. There could be other possibilities that could cause the symptoms you are having. Joint instability could also be considered as a realistic cause. Remove all doubt, have it examined.

Question 3

how is a  foot stress fracture diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

X-ray or MRI: A stress fracture in the foot may not initially show up on x-ray.  If the area still hurts 1-2 months later then a second x-ray may show some signs of new bone growth indicative of a stress fracture.  Or you can get an MRI scan that is more detailed and may show the stress fracture site via swelling internally or on the surface of the bone.

Question 4

possible stress fracture in foot. what caused it?

Accepted Answer

Microtrauma: Regular fracture results from a direct trauma to the bone. Stress fractures are caused by multiple microtraumas to the bone, which causes the bone to weaken and then eventually break. Many things can cause a stress fracture in the foot. Typically its caused by an excessive load on an unsupported foot.

Question 5

how do i know if i have a stress fracture in my foot?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms and Imaging: Stress fractures usually cause pain, but may also cause swelling and discoloration.

The nature of stress fractures can make them very hard to identify on x-rays, but some may be apparent based on their size or phase in healing. Larger stress fractures or those that have had some to start healing are often the ones that can be seen with x-ray.

The most specific test for a stress fracture is a mri.

Question 6

i have a stress fracture in my foot. how do i cure it?

Accepted Answer

See details: First of all, see an orthopedist or podiatrist. You will likely need the foot immobilized in a boot until the fracture heals. You cannot cure it by yourself.

Question 7

what is the best way to treat a stress fracture on your foot?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If a stress fracture is not displaced and is stable it can usually be immobilized with a splint, cast, or rigid walking boot depending on the location of the injury.  Have you physician determine which course of treatment is best for you.

Question 8

what could happen if you run on a foot with a stress fracture?

Accepted Answer

Fracture: Stress fractures are the last stage before complete failure of the bone.  The balance between bone breakdown and bone rebuilding has been lost.  Continuing to run on a stress fracture will delay healing in the best of circumstances and will eventually result in a complete fracture.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of having a foot stress fracture?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Pain may be intermittent or constant and progressively worse with weightbearing.  You may also see swelling in the area and definitely pain on palpation of the site.

Question 10

can i tape my foot for a stress fracture?

Accepted Answer

Fractures typically: Take 6-8 weeks to heal.  Stress fractures are still fractures.  The name stress fracture more describes the cause of the fracture as opposed to making it seem like it is less of an injury. Broken bones are broken bones are broken bones...

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How is a foot stress fracture diagnosed?

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Possible stress fracture in foot. what caused it?

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