Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
An ankle stress fracture is a small crack in the bone caused by repetitive mechanical loading — not a single traumatic event — and is one of the most common overuse injuries in distance runners, particularly those increasing mileage rapidly, running on hard surfaces like NYC’s pavement, or training with nutritional deficiencies that compromise bone density. The most common sites in runners are the fibula (lateral ankle) and the navicular — a high-risk stress fracture location that requires immediate non-weight-bearing and specialist management due to its poor blood supply and high complication rate. Standard X-rays miss up to 50% of stress fractures in the first two weeks — at Healthy Feet Podiatry, we use MRI as the gold-standard diagnostic tool when clinical suspicion is high and X-ray findings are negative, ensuring no stress fracture goes undetected.
Treatment for ankle stress fractures at Healthy Feet Podiatry is stratified by fracture site and risk classification. Low-risk stress fractures (fibula, medial malleolus) are managed with relative rest, walking boot immobilization, and cross-training to maintain fitness — most runners return to training in six to eight weeks with proper management. High-risk stress fractures (navicular, anterior tibial cortex, fifth metatarsal base) require strict non-weight-bearing and, in some cases, surgical fixation to prevent complete fracture — and we do not compromise on this distinction. We also investigate and address the underlying causes: training load errors, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal factors (particularly in female runners with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport — RED-S), and biomechanical contributors like overpronation or forefoot striking mechanics. A stress fracture that heals without addressing causation is a stress fracture waiting to recur.
Healthy Feet Podiatry has become a trusted resource for NYC’s running community precisely because we understand that runners are not generic patients — they have goals, race calendars, and a relationship with their sport that demands a nuanced treatment approach. Our NYC ankle stress fracture specialists combine advanced imaging capability, evidence-based fracture management, and runner-specific rehabilitation to deliver outcomes that hold up over seasons, not just weeks. We serve runners from all neighborhoods across Manhattan and the five boroughs, with locations accessible from Central Park, the East River path, and Brooklyn Bridge Park running corridors. If your ankle has been hurting through your training runs and rest isn’t making it better, come see Healthy Feet Podiatry — the earlier a stress fracture is caught, the simpler the treatment and the faster your return to running.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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