Foot Stress Fractures Doctor Culver City, CA

Culver City Foot Stress Fractures Doctor

When tiny cracks in the foot bone develop gradually over time, these are referred to as stress fractures. They usually happen because of overuse or repetitive activities that prevent the bone from healing. Our Culver City, CA foot stress fractures doctor has seen these types of injuries most often in athletes or people who engage in activities that involve running, jumping, or quick movements. Dr. Suchir Sheth, D.P.M. and Dr. Neil Patel, D.P.M. know that foot stress fractures can be painful and debilitating. Our team is board certified and experienced in treating conditions of the foot, such as sports injuries, structural conditions, wound care, diabetic foot care, general podiatry, and so much more. Contact us at SoCal Sports Podiatry today!

What Diagnostics We May Perform

Our team can diagnose a stress fracture or other condition by considering the signs and symptoms you have, along with the history of the injury. After our foot fractures doctor does a physical examination, we may suggest x-ray imaging or other diagnostics to confirm the diagnosis. If you are exhibiting signs of a stress fracture, we suggest visiting with our foot fractures doctor to ensure that you begin a treatment plan as soon as possible.

Why Foot Stress Fractures Happen

Stress fractures often have many contributing factors. Therefore, our foot fractures doctor will need to do a personalized evaluation of your condition and create the most effective care plan. The sooner we initiate treatment, the faster your recovery time will be. As our Culver City foot stress fractures doctor explains, common causes and symptoms of foot fractures include:

• Abnormal stress or excessive weight bearing from activities
• Suddenly increasing the intensity and time of a work out program
• Landing on hard surfaces from a height
• Weak muscles in the feet or lower legs
• Poor mobility or range of motion in joints
• Inability to bear weight on foot/feet
• Osteoporosis or another condition that impacts bone density
• Taking prescription medications that weaken bone strength
• Inadequate footwear with worn down or lack of shock absorption
• Calcium or vitamin D deficiencies
• Localized pain, tenderness, or swelling over the bone
• Pain that is sharp, dull, or intermittent
• Pain during the night that prevents sleep
• Pain that worsens from activity

SoCal Sports Podiatry

If you have signs of a stress fracture, we urge you to contact our team at SoCal Sports Podiatry immediately for care. If this condition goes without treatment, the fractures could worsen into a complete fracture of the bone. The site itself may not heal, there could be necrosis of the bone, and surgical intervention may be required when, if sought earlier, non invasive treatment may have addressed the problem. Our Culver City foot stress fractures doctor can also discuss with you preventative methods to help reduce the chances of this condition happening again in the future. We are ready to help you heal and achieve relief. Contact us today to get started!