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.
A fracture usually creates pain with every step, and may be accompanied by swelling, bruising, and tenderness. A fracture can be caused by sports injury, trauma, aging, or from overuse. Dislocated Ankle. The ankle joint becomes dislocated (separates) due to trauma from a sports injury or a high fall.