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A member asked:

How long does a stress fracture in the foot take to heal?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

6-8 weeks: It takes time for the fracture to heal and 6-8 weeks is a reasonable estimate some take longer based on age, nutritional status and type and location of the fracture.

Dr Frydman agreed

Answered 5/10/2019

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Depends: It would be good to know which bone was fractured. In general it takes 6-8 weeks to heal depending on treatment.

Dr Kass and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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Stress fracture in my foot about three almost 4 years ago i still get pain in that same spot if I'm on my feet for longer then an hour with supported shoes why would I be still having pain from it and how can I help it?

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I have a stress fracture in 3rd metatarsal of left foot. Can i drive if i feel no pain? (my physio said it's fine) can it heal in 3 weeks?

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