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 is a small crack in a bone. These fractures are most often a result of overuse and are commonly seen with an increase in activity. Stress fractures occur most commonly in the weight-bearing bones of the legs. When these bones are subjected to a new stress, such as a new exercise routine, they may not be well adapted, and as a result they may crack under the new stresses being applied.