Tennessee guard Jordan Bone suffered a stress fracture in his left foot, already causing the freshman to remain sidelined at the Volunteers’ final two games at the Maui Invitational last week. Luckily, coach Rick Barnes announced that Bone is expected to be back in the game in two to four weeks. Bone started both of Tennessee’s first two games, averaging 9.3 points and 3.3 assists. Stress fractures are a very common injury in sports, with basketball definitely included.  Depending on the severity of the injury, healing times can vary greatly.

Activities where too much pressure is put on the feet can cause stress fractures. To learn more, contact Dr. Steven Shlonsky of Kentucky. Dr. Shlonsky will treat your foot and ankle concerns.

Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

The Stress Fractures occur on the foot and ankle when muscles in these areas weaken from too much or too little use. Then the feet and ankles lose support when walking or running from the impact of the ground. Since there is no protection the bones receive the full impact of each step. The stress on the feet causes cracks to form in the bones, thus called stress fractures.

What are Stress Fractures?

Stress fractures occur frequently in individuals whose daily activities cause great impact on the feet and ankles. Stress factors are most common among:

-runners                                  

-people affected with Osteoporosis

-play tennis or basketball

-gymnastics

-high impact workouts

Symptoms

Pain from the fractures occur in the area of the fractures, and can be constant or intermittent. It will often cause sharp or dull pain with swelling and tenderness. Engaging in any kind of activity which involves in high impact will aggravate pain.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in Louisville, KY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

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