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 stress fracture can occur in any bone, but is commonly seen in the foot, shin, and hip bones. They rarely occur in the upper extremity because the weight of your body is not supported by your arms as it is in your legs. The most common sign of a stress fracture is pain associated with activity.