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    RUNNING TIMES  (/RUNNING-TIMES)   INJURY TREATMENT (/TAG/INJURY-TREATMENT)

    How Do You Know When You Have a

    Stress Fracture?Plus: Info on cortisone shots and orthotics.By   Brian Fullem, D.P.M. (/person/brian-fullem-dpm) MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011, 12:00 AM

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    Sometimes the conventional wisdom isn't so wise. In

    running, among the many supposedly ironclad "rules" are

    three sports medicine matters that merit debunking. First,

    that cortisone shots are an inherently bad treatment and that

    you shouldn't receive more than three shots for any injury.

    Second, that you can't run on a stress fracture, so if you

    have an injury but can still run, then it can't possibly be a

    stress fracture. Third, that orthotics can cure every injury.

    Let's look at each of these and sort fact from fiction.

    MYTH: AVOID CORTISONE SHOTS

    Cortisone is the commonly used term for all corticosteroid

    injections. Cortisone and similar types of drugs are known

    as catabolic steroids. Corticosteroids, of which cortisone is

    one type, mimic the effects of naturally occurring hormones

    produced by the pituitary gland and serve to reduce

    inflammation. The drug can be delivered topically, orally

    (such as prednisone) or injected. My focus here is on the

    injectable corticosteroids used to treat running injuries.

    Let me start by acknowledging that, like many myths, the

    one about cortisone shots doing damage has some basis in

    fact. The contention that you shouldn't receive repeated

    injections is valid if many injections are performed at the

    same location in a short amount of time, because in this

    concentrated delivery corticosteroids can cause breakdownin the tissue. For this reason it's important that injections be

    performed around a tendon and not directly into the tendon

    itself. (Because there's so little matter around it, one area

    that should almost never be injected is the Achilles tendon.)

    Getting the Shot?

    Nerve, tendon, joint and fascial injuries seem to respond

    best to a local corticosteroid injection. Some examples

    include an interdigital neuroma, plantar fasciitis, peroneal or

    posterior tibial tendinitis and any inflammation in or around

    a joint. I've found that if there is an acute area of pain about

    the size of a quarter, then there's a good chance than an

    injection will be successful.

    Steroid injections also work better in the earlier stages of an

    injury. If an injection has resolved a lot of the pain but there's

    still some discomfort, then I might recommend a second

    injection. If, however, there's little to no relief from the first

    injection, then I typically won't recommend another at the

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    same location.

    CORTICOSTEROIDS

    Corticosteroids are described as banned substances if

    administered orally, intramuscularly, intravenously or

    rectally. Steroids injected into a joint or around a tendon are

    acceptable, but a declaration of use must be filled out by the

    athlete.

    ANABOLIC STEROIDS

    Anabolic steroids are a different class, and serve to build

    muscle and foster faster recovery from workouts. These are

    always banned substances in track and field.

    MYTH: YOU CAN'T RUN ON A STRESS FRACTURE

    It's simply not true that you can't run on a stress fracture.

    Runners typically have a high pain tolerance, and when

    endorphins are released during a run this will mask the pain

    of most injuries, leading to a false sense of security. It's

    important to pay attention to some of the signs that may

    indicate a stress fracture, including more pain as a run

    progresses and a throbbing type of pain after a run is

    completed and the endorphins are subsided. Metatarsal

    stress fractures will also be accompanied by swelling;

    anytime I have a patient with pain and swell ing on the top of

    the foot, then I consider a stress fracture as a possibi lity.

    It's important to note that X-rays often may not show any

    signs of a stress fracture. If you have the above signs of a

    stress fracture and an X-ray is normal, follow up with

    another diagnostic test such as a bone scan, CT scan or

    MRI.

    While you can run on a stress fracture, you shouldn't--doing

    so simply delays healing and will probably lead to a

    compensatory injury from altering your running form. The

    sooner a stress fracture is diagnosed and treated, the fasterthe athlete can return to activity. Consider the case of Rich

    Kenah, who won bronze medals at 800m in the 1997 indoor

    and outdoor world championships. When he resumed

    training for the 1998 season, he developed pain in the

    middle of his foot. Kenah was able to run for another month,

    albeit in pain, and began compensating, which led to pain

    on the outside of the foot. It turns out that Kenah had a

    navicular stress fracture (bone in the midfoot) and

    compensation for this injury led to a stress fracture in the

    fourth metatarsal bone. A long layoff ensued, which

    included crutches, a walking cast and a bone stimulator.

    Kenah had to miss the 1998 season, but was able to return

    to competition in 1999, and he made the U.S. Olympic team

    in 2000.

    Some stress fractures, such as of the navicular or cuboid

    bones, require more aggressive treatment, including

    complete non-weight-bearing and a cast. The most common

    stress fractures in a runner include the metatarsal and tibia.

    While treatment varies based on the severity and symptoms,

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    these two areas usually allow the patient to avoid using

    crutches.

    MYTH: ORTHOTICS ARE A CURE-ALL

    Orthotic devices aren't a panacea and shouldn't always be

    considered a first-line treatment. Unfortunately, in some

    podiatry offices plantar fasciitis automatically equals custom

    orthotic devices. The reality is that the devices should neverbe prescribed for a specific injury without considering the

    biomechanics of the patient. Your physician should provide

    a good explanation why you should consider a custom

    orthotic device; typically, the decision should be based more

    on the shape and function of the foot with consideration also

    given to the injury being treated.

    Be wary of a medical professional who makes the same

    type of device for every patient or restricts the choice of

    materials. I can think of a sports medicine "expert" who has

    stated in a public forum that runners should never run in

    hard, rigid orthotic devices. In fact, at least three of my

    patients ran in the 2008 Olympic marathon trials in

    polyethylene or graphite devices, which would be classified

    as rigid or semi-rigid.

    The fabrication and prescription writing for an orthotic

    device is a combination of science and art. The fabrication

    of the device is the most important part. If a device is being

    made with the intention of correcting a biomechanical flaw,

    then stepping in a foam box to fabricate the device isn't

    going to provide as good a device as the use of plaster will.

    There are certain injuries that classically respond better to a

    custom orthotic device, including plantar fasciitis, medial

    tibial stress syndrome (shin splints) and posterior tibial

    tendinitis. However, it's extremely important to combine the

    injury history with a thorough biomechanical and gait

    examination to determine if the injury is related to how the

    foot is functioning. If a device is prescribed, it should be only

    a part of the treatment plan rather than the sole treatment.

    There are certain conditions or injuries in which the medical

    literature recommends custom orthotics, even though there's

    little to no scientific evidence to support these claims. Two

    of the conditions that come to mind are iliotibial band

    syndrome (ITBS) and hallux abducto valgus (bunions).

    Some physicians may claim that the custom device may

    help prevent the progression of bunion deformity, but there

    are no studies to support this assertion.

    ITBS may in some cases get worse wi th use of a custom

    orthotic device. Michael Fredericson, M.D., at Stanford

    University has clearly shown in several studies that the most

    important component to treating this injury is to strengthen

    the core muscles, in particular the hip abductors. I would

    seriously question any medical professional who uses a

    functional custom orthotic device as a first-line treatment for

    ITBS. The condition is more commonly found in

    underpronators with a high-arched foot type. If an orthotic

    device is for this injury, then most times it should be a softer

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    SEE ALSO:

    A Stress Fracture Primer

    (http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-treatment/stress-

    fracture-primer)

    Avoid Shin Stress Fractures

    (http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-treatment/avoid-shin-

    stress-fractures)

    What is the difference between a shin slint and stress

    fracture? (http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-prevention-

    recovery/ask-doctor-shin-splints-or-stress-fracture)

     

    Tags: RT April 2011 (/tag/rt-april-2011)

    Achilles Tendinitis (/tag/achilles-tendinitis)

    Lower Leg (/tag/lower-leg) Stress Fracture (/tag/stress-fracture)

    device to aid in shock absorption and possibly promote

    more pronation.

    It's also possible to el iminate the use of custom devices if an

    injury has resolved and your mechanics are sound. I always

    ask patients who have used orthotic devices for a long time

     why they were originally prescribed and if those parameters

    still apply. Occasionally I'll recommend that a patient stop

     wearing the devices, but this should be a gradual process,as the feet may need to be strengthened. Unless there's

    pain throughout the day, I almost always recommend my

    athletic patients use the devices only when working out

    because of the weakness that can develop from constant

     wear.

    Sports Med Caveats

    One of the most important concepts an injured athlete needs

    to consider is the choice of medical specialists.

    Check out advertising for medical providers and most will

    list sports medicine as their interest or one of their

    specialties, particularly podiatrists, orthopedists,

    chiropractors and physical therapists. Unfortunately, there

    are no guidelines required to proclaim oneself a sports

    medicine expert. Fellowship training programs do exist,

     wherein doctors can train under acknowledged top sports

    medicine practitioners. For a podiatrist, becoming a fellow of

    the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine is the

    top credentialing that can be obtained to show competency

    in sports medicine.

    When trying to find a good sports med doctor, remember that

    it's the medical professional's duty to provide their patients

     with a diagnosis and a treatment plan that not only heals the

    injury but also identifies the cause in order to prevent

    injuries. That big-picture approach is the essence of sports

    medicine.

    Brian Fullem is a fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine whose medical practice is located 

    in Tampa, Fla. A longtime runner with a 14:25 5K PR, his

    website is docfullem.com (http://docfullem.com).

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