What is ankle stress fracture?
An ankle stress fracture involves tiny cracks in the bones of the ankle region caused by the repetitive movements, often by overuse, such as long distance running. Stress fractures can also result from conditions that weaken the bone such as osteoporosis.
How do members experience ankle stress fracture?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ankle stress fracture*
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ankle stress fracture*
Who has ankle stress fracture on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 9 |