How long to heal stress reaction vs stress fracture in a runner

Is there a difference in healing time when there is a crack in the bone visible on x-ray, compared to when a runner has a “stress fracture” with no visible crack on x-rays.
What do you think?
Would it take less time to return to running if you have a stress fracture with no crack visible on an x-ray than if you do actually have a crack visible on an x-ray?
The answer surprised many doctors a medical conference where I as just lecturing and it may surprise you, too.
This video by Dr. Christopher Segler talks about how long it takes to heal stress reaction vs stress fracture in a runner.

[@Tracks777]

amazing stuff

[@Tracks777]

amazing content

[@knightonruns]

Thank you for sharing this! This is really helpful content for me to learn as a coach and for helping my athletes.

[@DocOnTheRun]

Thanks so much for watching and glad you found it helpful!

[@joshuavelez4436]

I was diagnosed with a Osteochondral stress reaction. I took 35 days off but not consecutive. Do you another 25 days off is enough?

[@CallMeJeff]

Is it better now

[@drawntofashionillustration9596]

Get an MRI, get an ultrasound. Get a second opinion. Sometimes things are missed. Get a scan of a lateral view, a diagonal view, not just top down, get weight bearing front on.