Diagnosis. 1  The evaluation of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases depends on specific medical history of the patient. Usually, some of the following tests are performed to evaluate the cause of lung disease: 2  Blood tests. 3  Breathing tests (pulmonary function tests) 4  Chest X-ray. 5  Chest CT scan.
Since stress fractures are usually caused by too much pressure on the metatarsal bone, we want to reduce pressure on that bone to prevent the stress fracture from occurring again. We can do this best with the use of custom orthotics that are prescribed specifically to reduce pressure on the injured portion of the foot.
The Different Types of Foot Fractures. 1  Stress Foot Fracture: A stress fracture may sound non-severe, but it is still a break in the bone or bones of the foot. 2  Full Foot Fracture: There are two different types of full fractures, both of which are typically a result of a one-time trauma, such as a car crash, or dropping something on the foot. The Two Different Types of Full Foot Fractures