Stress Fracture Specialists in Saket, Delhi

What is Stress Fracture?

A Stress Fracture is a small crack or severe bruising within a bone that develops from repetitive force and overuse rather than a single traumatic event, most commonly affecting the weight-bearing bones of the lower leg and foot. It occurs when muscles become fatigued and are no longer able to absorb repeated shock, transferring that stress to the bone until it develops microscopic damage. The condition is especially common among runners, dancers, and military recruits undergoing sudden increases in training intensity. If not identified and treated with adequate rest, a stress fracture can progress to a complete fracture.

Causes of Stress Fracture

Results from repetitive stress and overload on a bone that exceeds its ability to repair itself, often triggered by a sudden increase in training intensity, frequency, or duration without adequate conditioning. Risk factors include low bone density, inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake, female athlete triad, improper footwear, and training on hard surfaces.

Symptoms of Stress Fracture

Localized pain that worsens with weight-bearing activity, pain that improves with rest, swelling around the affected area, tenderness to touch at a specific point on the bone, pain that gradually worsens over time if activity continues, occasional bruising

Treatment & Types of Stress Fracture in Saket, Delhi

Treatment primarily involves rest from the aggravating activity for several weeks to allow the bone to heal, sometimes with the use of a protective boot or crutches to offload weight from the affected area. A gradual, supervised return to activity along with addressing any underlying nutritional or biomechanical risk factors helps prevent recurrence.

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