Stress Fractures Foot and Ankle
Stress Fractures in the Foot and Ankle are small breaks in a bone, or severe bruising of a bone. These are usually overuse injuries, and can occur over time.
What are Stress Fractures to Foot and Ankle?
Tiny cracks can occur in a bone due to overuse. These stress fractures commonly occur in the Foot and Ankle, as these are areas where there is a lot of pressure and impact during various activities, like running and jumping.
Typically, Stress Fractures in the Foot and Ankle occur most often in the second and third metatarsals of the foot, as they are thinner and longer than the first metatarsal, and are the area of greatest impact when walking and running.
Other common areas of Stress Fractures are the calcaneus (heel), fibula (the outer bone of the lower leg and ankle), talus (a small bone in the ankle joint), and the navicular (a bone on the top of the midfoot).
Stress Fracture Foot and Ankle
Signs and Symptoms of Stress Fractures Foot and Ankle
The most common symptom of Stress Fractures Foot and Ankle is pain, particularly pain that gradually develops, and worsens during weight-bearing activities. Other signs to look out for are:
Causes of Stress Fractures Foot and Ankle
Stress Fractures in Foot and Ankle are usually caused by a sudden increase (either in intensity, frequency or duration) in physical activity. There are also certain factors that can increase the risk of getting a stress fracture in the foot and ankle:
- Bone insufficiency
- Poor conditioning
- Improper technique
- Change in surface
- Improper equipment
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