About this condition
A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone caused by repeated loading. It is common in runners and dancers and after a sudden rise in activity, and it may not show on an early X-ray.
What you may notice
Pain that builds with activity and eases with rest, often after a sudden rise in walking or training.
How we help
Confirm with imaging, offload the bone and correct the cause, such as training load, footwear or bone health. Surgery is kept for fractures at risk of not healing.
This page is general information. The right option depends on your examination and scans, so please book a consultation for advice on your own case.
