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Stress fracture of calcaneum
I got heel pain for nearly 2 weeks and I was limping.Today MRI report shows that I have a stress fracture in my calcaneum for which X-ray was normal a week ago.
My doctor asked for complete bed rest for 4 weeks with no weight on the foot. Will I have a deformity from malunion of bones as no reduction is done by the doctor. How long will this take to heal? Will I be able to walk normally again?
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Stress fractures are not your normal fractures where we need to reset the bone or realign them so they can heal in the correct position.
Stress fracture is a crack only. In a weak part of the bone. And heals often without even diagnosis. Many ppl who don't get mri dont even know and get healed after a few weeks.
You don't need a month. You just need to rest till you can take weight without pain. Once pain goes you can walk.
Make sure you get vitamin B12 and D injection for quick healing
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get vitamin levels checked and take injection if need
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Dr. Sam Supreeth
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Pune
Yes you'll be able to walk normally once the fracture heals after adequate time for it to rest
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