Stress Fractures

If a stress fracture is left untreated, the fracture can worsen and potentially progress into a full fracture. The healing process can be delayed, pain can increase, and it may call for more invasive surgical treatment to repair the damage.

Causes

  • Overuse
  • Improper footwear
  • Medical conditions
  • Increase in activity
  • Foot conditions
  • Training errors

Symptoms

  • Difficulty walking
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Tenderness
  • Brusing
  • Deformity