We make every effort to inform you of the most current and newest treatments available on this website. For those who may have osteoporosis, bone densitometry testing should be done, and appropriate treatment initiated to prevent further weakening of the bones. After the fracture is healed, special attention should be paid to using a well-padded insole or a functional orthotic in the shoes to reduce the stress in this area.
Typical healing times range from 4 to 8 weeks. Occasionally a short leg walking cast may be applied for a short period of time. Frequently a post-operative type shoe or cam-walker is used to prevent you from pushing off the ball of your foot, thus eliminating any additional stress while the bone is healing. Sometimes a compression bandage is applied to help reduce the swelling.
Treatment for a metatarsal stress fracture usually consists of rest, elevation, and ice initially. After several weeks, an x-ray will show the signs of new bone healing in the area of the stress fracture. Often times the diagnosis can be made based upon clinical findings, thus making the bone scan unnecessary. The decision to order a bone scan will be up to your doctor. A bone scan at this stage will be much more sensitive in diagnosing the early stress fracture. X-rays taken during the first two to three weeks after the injury often will not show any fracture. Pressing on the bones in this area of the foot will reproduce the pain. Stress fractures can occur during sports activities, in overweight individuals, or in those with weakened bones such as osteoporosis.Ī typical presentation for someone with a metatarsal stress fracture would be pain and swelling in the ball of the foot, which is most severe in the push off phase of walking. These fractures were at one time referred to as "March Fractures" in soldiers, who developed foot pain after long periods of marching. In rare cases, surgery is needed to fuse the fractured bone. Frequently, the injury is so subtle that you may not recall any specific occurrence. Most are treated nonoperatively with ice, rest and use of crutches, a cast or a walking boot. This occurs most frequently to the second, third, or fourth metatarsal but can occur in any bone. When excessive stress is placed upon the ball of the foot, a hairline break (fracture) of a long metatarsal bone may occur. Contact our Dallas Podiatrist, Garland Podiatrist, or Richardson Podiatrist offices to schedule an appointment today.Conditions We Treat Metatarsal Stress Fracture
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Metroplex Foot and Ankle is a progressive group of physicians and surgeons who are committed to helping our patients to achieve their full wellness potential. A Jones fracture can be either a stress fracture (a tiny hairline break that occurs over time) or an acute (sudden) break. Healing time ranges from 4 to 8 weeks and special attention should be paid to using well padded insoles or a functional orthotic in the shoes to reduce stress in the metatarsal area. A post-operative type of shoe or cam-walker is used to prevent the patient from pushing off the ball of the foot in order to eliminate any additional stress while the bone is healing and sometimes a short leg-walking cast may be applied for a short period of time. Treatment for metatarsal stress fractures initially consists of rest, elevation, and ice. How Do You Treat Metatarsal Stress Fractures? After several weeks your foot doctor may schedule an X-ray to find signs of new bone healing in the area of the diagnosed stress fracture. Your podiatrist will decide which tool to use but most diagnosis of these stress fractures can be made based on clinical findings making the bone scan or X-ray unnecessary. X-rays taken within the first two or three weeks after the injury may not reveal the injury but a bone scan may be more accurate. Your podiatrist will examine the foot for pain and swelling in the ball of the foot, which is most severe in the push off phase of walking. How are Metatarsal Stress Fractures Diagnosed? These stress fractures are common in athletes, overweight individuals, or in those with weakened bones such as osteoporosis. These fractures were once referred to as “March fractures” because soldiers developed foot pain from fractures after extended periods of time marching. Many times you may not be able to recall specific moment of occurrence because the injury is so subtle. While this is more common in the second, third, or fourth metatarsal it can occur in any bone in the foot. When excessive stress is placed upon the ball of the foot, a hairline fracture of one of the long metatarsal bones may occur.
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