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Physiotherapy clinic in Tambaram Are you Looking for Physiotherapy Treatment in Tambaram, Sunshine Super Speciality Physiotherapy Clinic, We Provide Electrotherapy, Exercise and Manual Therapy, Orthopedic, Neuro, Cardio, Pediatric, Sports and Geriatric Rehabilitation, Post Operative Physiotherapy Treatment, Fracture Rehabilitation, pain free movement. Why fifth metatarsal stress fractures can be high risk… These are considered high risk due to the impaired blood supply in that region which can delay healing (see graphic for details). Surgery is sometimes required and it often means a lengthy period away from sport so if you suspect a high risk stress fracture it’s best to arrange investigation asap. An X-ray is a sensible first step to rule out a true fracture but will often miss stress fractures. MRI is considered gold standard although fifth metatarsal stress fractures can sometimes be seen on ultrasound. If you are highly suspicious of a stress fracture it may be necessary to provide crutches and recommend a period of partial or non weight bearing, especially if there is pain while walking. Key Reference: Zwitser EW, Breederveld RS. Fractures of the fifth metatarsal; diagnosis and treatment. Injury. 2010 Jun;41(6):555-62. doi: 10.1016 j.injury.2009.05.035. Epub 2009 Jun 30. PMID: 19570536. SUNSHINE ® SUPER SPECIALITY PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC - #DrParthiban #Sunshinephysioclinic.in #Physiotherapyclinicintambaram #Physiotherapyclinicnearme DR.M.P. PARTHIBAN.M.P.T (Ortho), Chief Orthopedic Physiotherapist, Call for Appointments: - 9345122177 East Tambaram, CHENNAI