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Hello, what do i do for a stress fracture in my foot? do i need to wear a boot or just rest and nsaids? stress fracture
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Both: Boot and rest: A stress fracture is sometimes indicative of a repetitive, pounding injury such as can occur with running or jumping. You will need to stop all activities that cause stress on the foot. You will need to wear a boot if you will be walking, and you will need to rest the area for a minimum of 3 weeks so that the fracture can heal. NSAIDS can help with the inflammation and pain.
Answered 8/21/2020
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