8/1/2023 0 Comments Top of foot hairline fractureHairline fractures often cause swelling in the surrounding tissue. Bruising is typical and may spread to surrounding areas. The stress on the bone is usually a result of high impact activities like jumping or from overuse. The pain usually increases with stress or weight on the area. How do you Know if You Have a Stress Fracture? Pain or tenderness to palpation over the bone.There are 3 major symptoms of a Stress Fracture or Hairline fracture. Poor Bone Density or a Lack of Vitamin D and Calcium.Changing from sand, clay and concreate can be a source of pain and stress. Changing surfaces- Another cause can be changing the surfaces of your training or sport.This can lead to excessive force on bones or the metatarsals of the foot. Blisters – Pain from a blister causes a change in walking or running patterns.Changing shoes – This can alter the way your body absorbs stress through the legs and feet.Other causes for hairline or stress fractures in the feet include: If the bones are not accustom to that activity, they can be prone to stress injuries. Running places up to 6x the normal body weight through the legs and feet with every stride. This is due to the load from body weight that they carry with daily activity. The feet and lower legs are the most common places to have a stress fracture. Image of a Hairline Fracture of the leg Stress Fractures in Legs and Feet Here is a list of sport with a higher risk of stress fractures: High impact sports can also lead to these fractures of the lower extremities. So, if you have led a sedentary lifestyle and decide to go out and run a 5K, the stress and load on the bones could cause this condition. When minimal to no force is placed on a bone, the bone material begins to be reabsorbed and becomes weaker. Stress on a bone stimulates bone formation or osteogenesis. Bones become stronger and weaker based on the demands and stress placed on them. What Causes a Hairline or Stress Fracture?Ĭhanging or increasing the load on bones is usually what causes a hairline fracture. The most common hairline fracture is in the foot or metatarsal bones of the foot. Low calcium or vitamin D can also be a contributing factor in the development of these fractures. Impact activities or change in exercise activities can increase the chance of having a stress or hairline fracture. However, these fractures are more common in the legs and feet. Hairline fractures of the wrist and hand are more common with a fall or accident. The small microscopic cracks in the bone can get worse without some sort of intervention. We use the least invasive options where possible to help you find lasting relief.įor questions, more information or to schedule an appointment, please call& us at 77 or complete our quick online form.By Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical TherapistĪ hairline fracture, or stress fracture is a small crack or bruise in a bone. Our orthopedic team takes time to know you, your activity levels and the cause of your specific injury to develop a customized treatment plan specific to your unique circumstances.
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