Question 1

have either peroneal tendonitis or stress fracture (awaiting mri this week). today, foot is feeling tingly? is this really bad? no swelling, same amount of pain as usual.

Accepted Answer

It's not good: But I wouldn't worry as that won't solve Anything, ice it and wait for MRI results.

Question 2

foot stress fracture 7 months ago had bone scan but my foot still hurts when i walk doc says its tendonitis don't know?

Accepted Answer

Stress Fracture?: Stress fracture can present as you described. Discuss the results of the scan with your doctor and don't be afraid to look for a second opinion, it always helps.

Question 3

been having foot pain - lateral aspect of the proximal fifth metatarsal shaft, for ~2.5 months now. not tendonitis or a stress fracture. i have my orthopedist and physical therapist stumped. worse with activity, a lot better with rest. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical pain: From your symptoms, it is not a tumor, an infection, a nerve injury, nor an inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis. It is mechanical pain and could still be a hidden fracture. An MRI may show the problem.

Question 4

podiatrist diagnosed 5th metatarsal stress fracture near toe even though it's not on x ray.  pain & swelling when walking and swimming.  could it be tendonitis instead?  can foot heal without an orthopedic shoe, which feels worse than sneaker?

Accepted Answer

Leave ortho shoe on: It is possible to have a fracture that isn't seen on xray.  It is important to follow the podiatrists instructions in order for the stress fracture to heal properly.  If there is a problem with the ortho shoe I would recommend letting the podiatrist know to see if there is another option.

Question 5

is there a difference in pain between a metatarsal stress fracture and tendinitis in the foot?

Accepted Answer

Not really: they can feel similar. A clinical exam helps best to determine one from the other as Xray does not always show stress fracture. Best to see a foot specialist

Question 6

dr. said i had a stress fracture that healed itself on my small toes area-how come i didn't know? 1/16 ankle tendinitis could that be similar pain ?

Accepted Answer

A stress fracture: is due to chronic, repetitive use/overuse or microtrauma, so you wouldn't necessarily recall a specific injury or event.  The pain would be in a different location from pain due to ankle tendon pathology.  However, it is conceivable that a chronic ankle tendon issue could lead to altered walking mechanics which could lead to a toe stress fracture.

Question 7

how to know if i have tendonitis or a stress fracture?

Accepted Answer

You can't know: Where is the pain? It is difficult to answer this question without specifics. Have a doctor evaluate the issue.

Question 8

how can you tell the difference between a stress fracture and tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: They may co-exist but by definition a stress fracture will typically be confirmed by some imaging technique, usually plain x-ray but possibly MRI or bone scan. The diagnosis can be made but not confirmed in the absence of positive imaging if the history is right and no other diagnoses fit.

Question 9

what would be the differences between tendonitis and a 5th metatarsal stress fracture?

Accepted Answer

Fracture=bone: A stress fracture would be an injury to the bone - basically a crack in the bone, like a crack in a vase.  Tendonitis is a condition of the tendon, in which the tendon is inflammed.

Question 10

peroneal tendonitis or lateral malleolus stress fracture, how to know the difference?

Accepted Answer

Location of pain: Tendonitis will also affect the peroneal muscle so the whole side of your leg will hurt.  A stress fracture should only hurt in a localized area.

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Have either peroneal tendonitis or stress fracture (awaiting mri this week). today, foot is feeling tingly? is this really bad? no swelling, same amount of pain as usual.

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Foot stress fracture 7 months ago had bone scan but my foot still hurts when i walk doc says its tendonitis don't know?

A member asked:

Been having foot pain - lateral aspect of the proximal fifth metatarsal shaft, for ~2.5 months now. not tendonitis or a stress fracture. i have my orthopedist and physical therapist stumped. worse with activity, a lot better with rest. any ideas?

A member asked:

Podiatrist diagnosed 5th metatarsal stress fracture near toe even though it's not on x ray. pain & swelling when walking and swimming. could it be tendonitis instead? can foot heal without an orthopedic shoe, which feels worse than sneaker?

A member asked:

Is there a difference in pain between a metatarsal stress fracture and tendinitis in the foot?

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Dr. said i had a stress fracture that healed itself on my small toes area-how come i didn't know? 1/16 ankle tendinitis could that be similar pain ?

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How to know if i have tendonitis or a stress fracture?

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How can you tell the difference between a stress fracture and tendonitis?

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What would be the differences between tendonitis and a 5th metatarsal stress fracture?

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Peroneal tendonitis or lateral malleolus stress fracture, how to know the difference?

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