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I am a long distance runner. i had an early stress fracture a month ago and have switched to biking. the pain is gone now. is it safe to start running?
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Depends: Usually, for most types of soft tissue wounds, heing is 90% complete by 6-8 weeks. For bony injuries, it's longer, on the order of 8-12 weeks. It depends on the location and severity if the stress fracture. Best to ask the doctor that made the diagnosis, or an orthopedic surgeon. Hope this helps!
Answered 3/3/2015
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