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160 Congress Park Dr., Suite 101, Delray Beach, FL 33445
Treatment for an Ankle Stress Fracture
An ankle stress fracture, often caused by repetitive impact or overuse, is a small crack in the bone that commonly affects active individuals, especially athletes. At Florida OrthoCare, a trusted orthopedic team serving South Florida, diagnosing and treating ankle stress fractures involves a thorough examination and advanced imaging techniques, such as X-rays or MRIs. Treatment options depend on the severity of the injury, ranging from non-surgical approaches like wearing a walking boot or brace to surgical intervention in complex cases.
The most common site of tendon injuries is in the ankle, knee, or elbow joints. A tendon injury affects the touch fibers that connect muscles to bones. One of the larger tendons is called the Achilles tendon. This connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Tendon injuries most commonly occur near the joints. The shoulders can also be affected. While it may appear that a tendon injury may suddenly occur, they’re usually the result of smaller tears to the tendon that have occurred over time.
A hip labral tear is one of the most common sporting or work injuries. It occurs when the labrum, a band of cartilage that helps stabilize the hip joint, is damaged. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, with the femur (thigh bone) connecting to the ilium (pelvic girdle).
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