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Diagnose the Stress fracture of Ankle
Unlike many other fractures that take place due to the accidents and traumas, stress fractures of ankle may also occur in response to the undue stress lead on them. Imposition of stress on the joint usually takes place on performing a jerky in and out motion or on extensive flexure movement of the joint. Frequent overutilization of the ankle joint when exercising or playing strenuous sports like basketball or football may also cause stress fracture of ankle. A prompt diagnosis and treatment of stress fracture of ankle can spare the joint from further damage.
Various diagnostic procedures adopted for a precise diagnosis of the stress fracture of ankle:
Go for a more recent and updated diagnostic technique like Multiplanar X-ray reconstruction, for the diagnosis of a stress fracture of ankle. Multiplanar X-ray reconstruction offers up a 3D enhancement to a normal x-ray, thereby giving a closer access to the actual point of breakage.
Get a CT scan done to add more accuracy to the diagnostic procedure.
Examine the affected part carefully to get an idea of the intensity of the damage incurred on the joint. Look out for the signs like pain, swelling, bruising and crackling sound of the joint.
Tip: Restricting the activity of the joint aids a lot in its recovery. Even weeks after it gets healed opt for low impact activities accompanied with restrained time limits.
At times even health issues like obesity can be a causative factor in the occurrence of a stress fracture of ankle. In such cases restrained diet along with restrained activity of the joint is recommended.
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