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A member asked:
Is there any way i can test to see whether the pain in my foot is either a stress fracture or foot sprain?
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X ray.: Xrays are often able to identify fracture especially if the fracture is older.
Answered 4/19/2013
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X-Ray is needed: Stress fracture and sprains can feel the same, so an x-ray is in order to rule one out. Treatment options would also be quite different depending on the diagnosis.
Answered 1/15/2018
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X-ray: An x-ray of the foot and ankle will be able to assist in differentiating a sprain form a fracture.
Answered 3/21/2014
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