The 4 Stages of a Stress Fracture

The 4 Stages of a Stress Fracture

A stress fracture isn’t a sudden, dramatic break like you’d get from a fall. It’s a much more subtle injury: a tiny, hairline crack in a bone that develops gradually over time. But because it starts small, it’s one of the easiest to ignore foot and ankle issues we at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists treat.

4 Types of Fractures

4 Types of Fractures

Bone fractures or broken bones are the same: painful, immobilizing and require proper care and treatment. Your feet are a complex structure of many bones and joints, making them prone to fractures if caution is not practiced. There are different types of fractures that will determine the amount of time you need to stay off…

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