injuries and poisoning
Stress Fractures of the Foot
Treatment of Foot Stress Fractures
Rest Treatment includes reduction of weight bearing on the involved foot or leg. For a while, the person uses crutches and a wooden shoe or other commercially available supportive shoe or boot. Casts are sometimes needed. Healing can take up to 12 weeks. As with other injuries, people can maintain aerobic fitness by doing non-weight–bearing exercises (for example, swimming) until recovery is complete. People with femur stress fractures near the hip should be seen by a specialist. 