A 36-year-old member asked:
how should i treat a stress fracture in my foot?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Rest: Seek podiatric or orthopedic consulation. Rest the foot. Talk to your doctor about the option of acupuncture to reduce pain and expedite healing.
Answered on Feb 6, 2019
Dr. Payam Rafat answered
22 years experience Podiatry
It depends...: If a stress fracture is not displaced and is stable it can be immobilized with a splint, cast, or rigid walking boot depending on the location of the injury. Have you physician determine which course of treatment is best for you.
Answered on Jan 21, 2019
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The foot has 26 bones. Depends on the bone.
Jan 21, 2019
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
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It could worsen: And the fracture can become bigger and or wider.....
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Trettin answered
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boot.wb protection: Depends on where the stress fx. Is but in a young pt.Like you if u have a metatarsal stress fx.(most common) a protectective boot or cam-walker for 6 ... Read More
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Wagner answered
18 years experience Podiatry
Stress fracture: The foot must be immobilized with limited activity for a period of 4-6 weeks. Use of ice and NSAID therapy is recommended.
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
Rest: Rest.
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