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Stress fracture
Can I keep running if a stress fracture is suspected but the X-ray is normal?
Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen
Doctor’s answer
Do not continue running through the pain. Early bone stress injury may not be visible on X-ray, and a clinician may arrange MRI based on the symptoms and examination.
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