In this video, Maryke answers some questions about stress fractures that our patients often ask us.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:46 What happens if a stress fracture is left untreated?
00:01:32 Will a stress fracture heal on its own?
00:03:13 Will a stress fracture heal if you walk on it?
00:05:41 Can a walking boot make a stress fracture worse?

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References:
Kaeding, C. C. and T. L. Miller (2020). Classification of stress fractures. Stress fractures in athletes, Springer: 6575.
Kaiser, P. B., et al. (2018). "Stress fractures of the foot and ankle in athletes." Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 3(3): 2473011418790078.
Vasiliadis, A. V. (2017). "Common stress fractures in runners: An analysis." Saudi Journal of Sports Medicine 17(1): 1.