STRESS FRACTURE

Stress fractures are tiny breaks in the bone, usually caused by repetitive force/overuse of bone. A stress fracture can also develop from normal use of bone or in patients with osteoarthritis. The symptoms of a stress fracture include pain, swelling and aching at the site of the fracture. When we touch the bone, patient will feel pinpoint pain. This pain usually starts after starting any activities and usually resolves with the rest. Normally patients with stress fractures are concerned about walking, usually doctors do not recommend walking when you have a stress fracture because it can reopen the healed fracture and increase the recovery time . You can walk accordingly by monitoring recovery.

In most cases, stress fractures get healed within 6 to 8 weeks. More serious stress fracture takes a longer time to get heal, may be due to lack of blood supply. A stress fracture can happen in any region there is overuse. Usually, they are most commonly found in the lower extremity as a result of the impact of various weight-bearing activities. The most common bone prone to getting a stress fracture is the tibia bone of the lower limb (25 to 75% of all stress fractures). Stress fractures can also occur in the foot region as the foot is made up of very small bones. Usually, the second and third metatarsal bone present in the foot is affected by a stress fracture. Stress fractures can also be seen in the heel bone (calcaneus), the hip bone (proximal femur), and even the lower back.

Causes of Stress Fracture?

  1. Incorrect training or sports technique.
  2. Having too rapid a training program or not taking proper intervals while exercising or performing vigorous activities.
  3. Changing the surface you exercise on like from soft surface to hard/concrete surface.
  4. Running on slope surface roads have more chances to get a stress fracture
  5. Use of poor equipment or improper footwear.
  6. Doing repetitive activity in certain sports – Long distance running affects tibia, Basketball, gymnastic, tennis, or even dance (feet and lower back affected)
  7. Having a poor diet or having low vitamin D
Diagnosis- 

Stress Fracture is usually diagnosed by physical examination and radio diagnostic investigations like X-Ray, MRIs, Bone Scans, etc.

Treatment 

  1. Include basic treatment" RICE" Resting, Icing, Compression, Elevation, etc. 
  2. Schedule your doctor's appointment till then to prevent any further injury.
  3. If you have any problem or condition like diabetes or neuropathy keep in mind you have to take care of your pain. 
  4. If you feel swelling - be concerned about positioning, also use protective footwear to avoid swelling. 
  5. Using crutches to avoid weight bearing on foot or leg until the bone heals. 
  6. Your doctor may apply a cast for relieving pain and hasten recovery. 
  7. Some fractures need surgery to heal, this is called internal fixation. Depending on the location of the fracture your surgeon uses screws, nails, etc.

Dr. Manish Maheshwari is one of the Best orthopedic surgeons in Indore and provides Knee, Shoulder, Hip Arthroscopy, Ankle Arthroscopy, Elbow Arthroscopy, Wrist Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries treatment at very low cost. If the stress fracture is not treated properly it gets worsens or can even heal improperly leading to causing arthritis or may even need surgery. Keep in mind do not ignore pain. 

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