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Non-operative bony stress reactions/stress fractures treatment

Stress fractures tiny cracks in bones caused by tired muscles transferring shocks to the bone. Rest, including avoiding the activity that caused the stress fractures, is the most common treatment.

Resting is the main treatment for stress fractures. You will not do the activity that caused the stress fracture for several weeks while it heals. Shoe inserts, braces, or crutches might be used to help everything heal correctly.

When you start the activity again, you’ll need to take it very slowly and carefully to avoid having another stress fracture that could be more serious and more difficult to heal.

If rest doesn’t work, surgery may be necessary.

Physicians who provide non-operative bony stress reactions/stress fractures treatment

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