DOCTOR, STUDIES SHOW WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY THAN MEN TO GET FOOT AND ANKLE STRESS FRACTURES. THEY’RE PAINFUL AND CAN CERTAINLY SLOW DOWN YOUR ACTIVE LIFE. LACEE ...

Repetitive and excessive stress on a bone can cause stress fractures that most often involve the leg or foot. These are common injuries that many patients overlook until the injury worsens and causes ...

Dr. Sherwin Ho answers the question: 'Stress Fractures vs. Regular Fractures?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: How are stress fractures different from a fracture and how are they best treated? Answer: ...

Increased frequency and intensity of certain activities can cause stress fractures. These are small cracks in a bone that can become complete fractures without treatment. For instance, people can get ...

There are many types of bone fractures. Some are more serious than others, ranging from a complete compound break all the way down to a stress fracture. Though smaller, stress fractures can be mighty.

A stress fracture of the foot is a tiny crack in one of the bones in your foot. It’s most commonly caused by overuse and usually not the result of falls or other accidents. In fact, you might not even ...

A pair of new studies identify overlooked physiological factors and lack of knowledge around wellness as contributors to risk of stress fracture in women who run. Running is one of the most popular ...

Wearing a cast for six weeks appears to be no less effective than surgery for healing unstable ankle fractures and carries ...