Is there a difference in healing time when there is a crack in the bone visible on x-ray, compared to when a runner has a “stress fracture” with no visible crack on x-rays.
What do you think?
Would it take less time to return to running if you have a stress fracture with no crack visible on an x-ray than if you do actually have a crack visible on an x-ray?
The answer surprised many doctors a medical conference where I as just lecturing and it may surprise you, too.
This video by Dr. Christopher Segler talks about how long it takes to heal stress reaction vs stress fracture in a runner.
