#189 The only 2 reasons to get an X-Ray for a metatarsal stress fracture

If you are runner and you started having pain in your foot and you concerned you have a metatarsal stress fracture, you may think you need to get an x-ray of your foot.  But why? You probably want to know how bad it is!   You probably also want to know whether or not you can run, right now. But you may be surprised to hear that x-rays of your foot will not really help answer either of those two questions if you are a runner and suspect you have a metatarsal stress fracture. Today on the Doc On the Run Podcast, we're talking about the only 2 reasons you should get an x-ray for a metatarsal stress fracture.