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How can i tell if i have a stress fracture in my heel?

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Bone scan : Or MRI are good diagnostic modalities.

Answered 6/10/2014

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17 yrs old; pain after running in toes and top of feet. Woke up and both heels hurt too. I come back from a run-my feet ache. I am an elite distance runner. Dont think its stress fracture since its both feet. Not plantar fasciitis? Not just heels

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How long does it take for a heel stress fracture to heal enough so that crutches are no longer required?

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I am recovering from a stress fracture in my heel and the fracture is healed now but i am having issues with the top of my foot swelling and some pain?

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I have calcaneal stress fracture right where my plantar fascia muscle connects to heel. Been on crutches 4 months. Could it be something else?

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