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I Have A Stress Fracture Of My Left Calcaneus Since

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Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2018
Question: I have a stress fracture of my left calcaneus since late April from playing tennis. Have been wearing a boot but still not healed. Doctor is recommending subchondroplasty. What is the success rate of this procedure? Is there another treatment?

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XXXXXXX Miller

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Subchondroplasty will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A fracture that has not healed since April is a non healing fracture and needs a surgical fixation. Subchondroplasty will help in the proper healing. This will act like a bone cement and is specially helpful in healing of no healing fractures. The success rate depends on the blood supply of the bone fragments, general and bone health of the patient. This is the best option for you right now.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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I Have A Stress Fracture Of My Left Calcaneus Since

Brief Answer: Subchondroplasty will help. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. A fracture that has not healed since April is a non healing fracture and needs a surgical fixation. Subchondroplasty will help in the proper healing. This will act like a bone cement and is specially helpful in healing of no healing fractures. The success rate depends on the blood supply of the bone fragments, general and bone health of the patient. This is the best option for you right now. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.