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