Stress fractures are not a common occurrence. A stress fracture is a non-displaced crack in a bone that develops as a result of increasing stress. The bone should restore to full strength if a stress fracture is properly treated and healed. After a stress fracture heals, it may reoccur. There are two reasonable explanations for this.
A repetitive and recurrent push on the bone is the first reason of concern as a problem in runners and other athletes. Your bone breaks down and eventually fractures due to constant stress. It is critical to seek treatment as soon as possible if this occurs. Immobilization in a cast boot is part of the treatment. Crutches may be required in specific situations.
The fracture may repeat if the increased pressure on the bone is not appropriately handled. Addressing bone stress is the greatest method to avoid this problem. The most typical solution is to use a custom orthotic. This is a customized insole designed to disperse pressure and improve foot and ankle stability.
Secondly, a stress fracture can happen as a result of the bone’s inherent weakness. Osteoporosis, which is caused by bone demineralization, can cause this. It could also be attributed to a bone weakening caused by insufficient blood flow into the bone. Both the underlying causes and the fracture must be addressed in these circumstances.
My patients want to distinguish between a broken bone and a fracture, believing that a fracture is less serious. A fracture is, in fact, a broken bone that must be treated as such. If you’re suffering from foot or ankle pain, or if you’ve had recurring stress fractures, contact Houston podiatrist Dr. Shobowale right away.
