Is there a difference in healing time when there is a crack in the bone visible on xray, compared to when a runner has a “stress fracture” with no visible crack on xrays.

What do you think?

Would it take less time to return to running if you have a stress fracture with no crack visible on an xray than if you do actually have a crack visible on an xray?

The answer surprised many doctors a medical conference where I as just lecturing and it may surprise you, too.

This video by Dr. Christopher Segler talks about how long it takes to heal stress reaction vs stress fracture in a runner.