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What are the symptoms of a fibula stress fracture? would one be throbbing calf pain when i run?

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Dr. Chad Zooker answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Yes: Symptoms of a stress fracture include focal pain with activity that resolves when resting, usually after an increase in training or a change in training schedule/intensity. The symptoms you describe can also be caused by a condition called exertional compartment syndrome. See an orthopaedic surgeon for a more formal evaluation.

Answered 1/29/2015

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Symptoms and Imaging: Stress fractures occur due to overuse. Usual symptoms include pain, swelling, but discoloration/ bruising, & decreased strength/ range of motion around the area may be present as well. Diagnosing a stress fracture can be tough b/c many do not show on an x-ray & need to be confirmed by a mri. The best treatment option = rest + pain management. Yes, calf pain could be a sym for a tib or fib fx.

Answered 6/14/2017

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