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How long can i keep playing sports with a stress fracture?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Wouldnt suggest: If you have a lower extremity stress fracture i don't think you should be playing sports, if you do, there is the possibility that the fracture could worsen or displace and make a relatively minor problem much more serious.

Answered 7/9/2012

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Discuss with Surgeon: The general answer is at least 6 months. However, this depends on how well your rehabilitation has progressed. Sometimes it is not appropriate to return to full unrestricted sports for 9 to 12 months.

Answered 8/30/2013

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