injuries poisoning
Stress Fractures
Treatment of Stress Fractures
Restriction of weight-bearing activity Treatment includes cessation of weight bearing, for example, on the involved foot (in case patients have a metatarsal stress fracture), and use of crutches. Although casting is sometimes used, a wooden shoe or other commercially available supportive shoe or boot is preferable to casting to avoid muscle atrophy. Healing can take anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks. 