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ok so i went to the foot doctor after about 2 monthS of pain and 2 weeks of harder pain. this is what it is so i dont have to explain it anymore. the text in ITALIC UNDERLINED BOLD are my comments to the whole thing.
Metatarsal Stress Fracture :METATARAL BONE IS THE ONE IN THE CIRCLE
A stress fracture is a break in a bone cause by repetitive stress. It may occur in any bone, but is quite common in the metatarsal bones of the foot. There is often no recollection of injury. The patient may simply develop a painful forefoot after some activity, such a walking, sports, or stooping down onto the ball of the foot. A small crack develops in the cortex (outer shell) of the bone. Without proper treatment, this may progress to a "through and through" (overt) fracture of the bone. The second and third metatarsals are the most commonly affected. Metatarsal stress fracture may not become apparent on x-rays until a few weeks after the injury.
Symptoms Sharp pain in the forefoot, aggravated by walking YES
Causes
Decreased density of the bones (eg. osteoporosis)
What the doctor may do
THEN I GOT THIS
IT LOOKS WORSE FROM THE SIDE
YA I NO ITS HOT
GET IT DOWN. NO MORE QUESTIONS. HAVE TO WEAR BOOT FOR MONTH. NO TENNIS FOR A MONTH+. MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO SNOWBOARD. CANT WALK RIGHT. PAIN. LIFE :(
GOOD STUFF: I GET TO TAKE PEOPLE OUT EASILY. EASY TO CLOSE MY TENNIS LOCKER. :) YA I DONO
OK PEACE
Metatarsal Stress Fracture :METATARAL BONE IS THE ONE IN THE CIRCLE
A stress fracture is a break in a bone cause by repetitive stress. It may occur in any bone, but is quite common in the metatarsal bones of the foot. There is often no recollection of injury. The patient may simply develop a painful forefoot after some activity, such a walking, sports, or stooping down onto the ball of the foot. A small crack develops in the cortex (outer shell) of the bone. Without proper treatment, this may progress to a "through and through" (overt) fracture of the bone. The second and third metatarsals are the most commonly affected. Metatarsal stress fracture may not become apparent on x-rays until a few weeks after the injury.
Symptoms Sharp pain in the forefoot, aggravated by walking YES
- Tenderness to pressure on the top surface of a metatarsal bone. OH YES
- Diffuse swelling of the skin over the forefoot. YEAH
Causes
Decreased density of the bones (eg. osteoporosis)
- Unusual stress on a metatarsal due to malposition or another forefoot deformity (eg. bunion) YES A FOOT DEFORMITY!
- Abnormal foot structure or mechanics (eg. flatfoot) YA MAYBE
- Increased levels of activity, especially without proper conditioning DEFINITLY
What the doctor may do
- Take x-rays to look for fracture YES
- Order special diagnostic bone scans to establish a questionable diagnosis YES IF THIS WHOLE BOOT DOESNT WORK
- Apply orthopedic taping and padding to relieve stress from the metatarsals.
- Dispense a surgical/ trauma shoe to splint the foot. BOOOOOT
- Prescribe medication for pain and inflammation. NO
- Use physical therapy in the later stages of healing. AFTER I GET BOOT OFF
- Occasionally a plaster cast is necessary
THEN I GOT THIS
IT LOOKS WORSE FROM THE SIDE
YA I NO ITS HOT
GET IT DOWN. NO MORE QUESTIONS. HAVE TO WEAR BOOT FOR MONTH. NO TENNIS FOR A MONTH+. MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO SNOWBOARD. CANT WALK RIGHT. PAIN. LIFE :(
GOOD STUFF: I GET TO TAKE PEOPLE OUT EASILY. EASY TO CLOSE MY TENNIS LOCKER. :) YA I DONO
OK PEACE