Orthopedics

[Mich7874]

I dropped a shampoo bottle on the top of my foot about two weeks back. I had an x ray, and it confirmed a stress line, of the cuneiform bone of foot.  I was put in a cast for two weeks. I am now in a crepe bandage for a week. It is very pain and it really hurts on weight bearing. It is also painful at the back of my leg when I walk. Could you explain what a stress line is? and how long it will take to heal. I have bechets disease and I am on azathioprine treatment. I have also got surgical menopuase, I had my ovaries out 9 years back. I am on HRT.

[Mich7874]

Thank you for your reply. It was most informative. I am due to see an Orthopaedic Consultant tomorrow AM.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

A stress line fracture is a minor break in the outer edge of the bone. It usually heals with good results with conservative management including rest/ avoiding weight bearing and anti-inflammatory medications. If the symptoms do not seem to improve over the next few weeks, you may seek a review with your treating orthopedician regarding the healing process or association of other additional injuries and appropriate management.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!