Calcium Stress Fractures - What Are the Signs?

An m ri is used only to diagnose calcanea stress fractures in the presence of normal radiographs and or an uncertain diagnosis. Casto mobilization with non weight bearing for ten to 12 weeks is indicated for small extra articular fractures, defined as less than one centimeter,. With an intact achilles tendon and less than two millimeters of displacement. Non operative management includes casto mobilized with non wight bearing for six weeks, and casto mobilization withnon weight bearing for 10 to 12 weeks.