Does osteoporosis increase the risk of foot fractures as we get older? Stress fractures are typically small cracks in the bone that are the result of overuse or some sort of repetitive movement. The feet, ankles and lower legs are particularly vulnerable to stress fractures because they bear the weight of the body, including the…
Continue reading…Is It a Sprain or a Jones Fracture?
Is it possible to think you only have a sprained ankle but it is actually a Jones fracture? It would be fair to say that, while the Jones fracture is considered by healthcare professionals to be one of the most serious fractures to the foot, many people have never heard of it. This is true…
Continue reading…How Serious Is a Jones Fracture?
If I suspect I may have a Jones fracture, should I see my doctor or will it heal on its own? Foot fractures are pretty common. One out of every ten broken bones occurs in the foot. That statistic sounds more reasonable when you consider that each foot contains a total of 26 bones. Of…
Continue reading…How a Jones Fracture Can Ruin a Sunday Afternoon
Is a Jones fracture a special kind of foot fracture and can it be treated without surgery? Do you dedicate a good part of your weekends to either being in the stands of your favorite football, basketball or other sports team or wearing your exorbitantly expensive official jersey while watching with friends from the comfort…
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