Kelly Osbourne has injured her foot in a recent “holiday mishap,” just days before the Christmas holiday. Osbourne posted pictures of her fracture foot and tendon injuries on Instagram, sporting a splint on her injured foot. The Australia’s Got Talent judge will be on crutches. Her photo on Instagram indicated her foot as being bruised and swollen, having required her to visit the hospital.
Activities, where too much pressure is put on the feet can cause stress fractures. If you are experiencing pain, visit Dr. Sharon Pletcher of Pennsylvania. Our doctor can treat your pain as well as any other foot or ankle condition.
Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
The Stress Fractures occur on the foot and ankle when muscles in these areas weaken from too much or too little use. Then the feet and ankles lose support when walking or running from the impact of the ground. Since there is no protection the bones receive the full impact of each step. The stress on the feet causes cracks to form in the bones, thus called stress fractures.
What are Stress Fractures?
Stress fractures occur frequently in individuals whose daily activities cause great impact on the feet and ankles. Stress factors are most common among:
-runners
-people affected with Osteoporosis
-play tennis or basketball
-gymnastics
-high impact workouts
Symptoms
Pain from the fractures occur in the area of the fractures, and can be constant or intermittent. It will often cause sharp or dull pain with swelling and tenderness. Engaging in any kind of activity which involves in high impact will aggravate pain.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in State College, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technologies to treat your foot and ankle needs.