Dr. Chester Laskoski
Foot and Ankle Care

Foot Problems

Stress Fractures

Lower extremity stress fractures are common injuries most often associated with participation in sports involving running, jumping, or repetitive stress.

Stress fractures frequently occur in the bones of the forefoot extending from your toes to the middle of your foot. Stress fractures are like tiny cracks in the bone surface. Stress fractures are most common in the weight-bearing bones of the lower leg and foot.

They can occur with sudden increases in training (such as running or walking for longer distances or times), improper training techniques or changes in training surfaces.