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An MRI is considered the best way to diagnose stress fractures. It can visualize lower grade stress injuries (stress reactions) before an X-ray shows changes. This type of test is also better able to distinguish between stress fractures and soft tissue injuries.
Stress fractures start as inflammation on a bone’s surface (healthcare providers call this a stress reaction). Stress reactions are like deep bone bruises. If something keeps putting pressure on that same spot before the stress reaction can heal, your bone can crack and create a stress fracture.
The most effective treatment for a stress fracture is rest that allows the crack to heal. This advice is not always well received by patients who are competitive and committed athletes, says Dr. Jokl.
What Is the Treatment for Stress Fractures? First aid for stress fractures. It’s important to see your doctor, because the bone could break completely without treatment. In the meantime, follow the...
Surgical Treatment. Some stress fractures require surgery to heal properly. In most cases, this involves supporting the bones by inserting a type of internal fixation. Specialized pins, screws, and/or plates are most often used to hold the small bones of the foot and ankle together during the healing process.
Treatment of stress fractures consists of activity modification, including the use of nonweight-bearing crutches if needed for pain relief. Analgesics are appropriate to relieve pain, and...
How do you treat a stress fracture? How long does it take for a stress fracture to heal? Will I need surgery? What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture is a type of bone break or crack in the bone. Stress fractures occur when a small or moderate amount of force is applied to a bone repeatedly and over time.
Treatment will vary depending on the location of the stress fracture and how serious the fracture is. A bone stress injury is caused by bone overload. Treatment is aimed at unloading the bone to allow it to heal.
In order to adequately treat stress fractures, it is essential to identify risk factors that lead to disease. Treatments for stress fractures are based on prevention of new episodes and on recovery of the injured area.6, 10, 20
Treatment of stress frac-tures consists of activity modification, including the use of nonweight-bearing crutches if needed for pain relief. Analgesics are appropriate to relieve...