#252 How long to heal stress reaction vs stress fracture in a runner

Is there a difference in healing time when there is a crack in the bone visible on x-ray, compared to when a runner has a “stress fracture” with no visible crack on x-rays.

What do you think?

Would it take less time to return to running if you have a stress fracture with no crack visible on an x-ray than if you do actually have a crack visible on an x-ray?

The answer surprised many doctors a medical conference where I as just lecturing and it may surprise you, too. 

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast, we're talking about how long it takes to heal stress reaction vs stress fracture in a runner.