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Ankle pain is the most common symptom associated with an ankle stress fracture. Sensations of pain typically arise gradually over time and may be more severe when weight is placed on the injured ankle, reports the Hospital for Special Surgery.
Stress fractures can occur in any bone but it most commonly affects the foot (metatarsal) or shin (tibia) bones. Unlike injuries to soft tissue, stress fractures are not associated with swelling or redness on the skin overlying the area of pain. Stress fracture pain may appear gradually or quite suddenly.