A stress fracture of the foot is a tiny crack in one of the bones in your foot. It’s most commonly caused by overuse and usually not the result of falls or other accidents. In fact, you might ...

A foot stress fracture can happen in an instant or gradually get worst with time. But it usually starts with a flinch – something that doesn’t feel right in your foot – then a sinking ...

It’s the kind of thing runners say offhand when they or a friend have foot pain: “I hope it’s not a stress fracture.” Stress fractures, especially those of the foot, are one of those ...

The Dallas Morning News spoke to Kenneth Jung, a foot and ankle surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Orthopedics in Los Angeles, to gain insight into Lively’s stress fracture, treatment and recovery timetable.

Ignoring the pain can lead to worsening of the fracture and can lead to surgery. Stress fractures usually occur when physical activity or exercise strain a patient’s leg or foot bones beyond ...