Stress fracture in fibula…continue snowboarding?
(3 discussions)
Not only does my knee hurt, but since last year I think I have a stress fracture in my shin. Should I have looked at? I still snowboard hard every day…is that a bad idea?
3 comments
Kris
I had a stress fracture a while back on my Fibula. It was lower in the leg near the calf. I was put in a walking cast for two months, came out of it, and was fine. Had no problems. That was a year ago. Today I think I have another, I see my therapist today and my doctor tomorrow to look at it. I’m wondering if becuase it is on the shin bone that maybe the tibia is hurt and not the fibula. Tibia is the weightbearing bone. I’d get it checked out no matter if the pain decreases because they usually will come back.
chicsnowbdr
Thanks again for the reply. I actually thought the possibel stress fracture went away last year after the season ended. But, it’s back again. I’ll get it checked out.
Trigirl
Pretty much it’s a bad idea to keep stressing a stress fracture. Stress fractures need at least 12 weeks of rest to heal. If you’ve waited this long to consider treating it, it could take even longer. Try seeing a sports medicine doctor. Also, if the fracture is not treated properly, it could turn into a complete break. That would be no fun and = more time off from what you like to do. Take care and good luck!