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Is it possible for me to have a streas fracture without swelling?
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Yes: It depends on what is broken. Normally for a clinical stress fracture we look for point tenderness and edema. We also like a history of increased activity. A stress fracture of your lower leg should have the tenderness an edema while a stress fracture of your femur, pelvis or clavacle may not be so obvious.
Answered 11/18/2013
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