Comments on: Pubic ramus stress fracture update - nearly two years later

By: michaela

michaela — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:43:09 +0000

i believe my male friend has had a pubis ramus stress fracture that has also caused some nerve damage via nerve impingement. Muscle activation with right glute, right gastrocs and right hamstrings is minimal. bladder control is minimal. some numbness and tingling in left foot. Anyone have similar experience?

By: elicia

elicia — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:32:09 +0000

Hello! I have been suffering from a strss injury on my left pubic ramus. The pain has been unbearable at times. I beleive it was from pregnancy/chilbirth, and then jogging did not help. I just got my MRI results today, so i am trying to lppk into the healing process. It seems rest and crutches is what helps? Thank you for sharing Jodi, i appreciate it. I am looking forward to getting this taken care of!

By: Gina

Gina — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:19:55 +0000

I too suffered from a pubic ramus fracture two years ago, and after having my daughter four months ago, I’m again experiencing pain as I am trying to get back into running. It’s on both sides. I started taking Glucosamine DS, but wondered if anyone has heard if this is supposed to help. My knee dr. recommended trying it. (I’ve had five knee surgeries, but have running “in my blood.”)

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:53:29 +0000

I was diagnosed in early June 2008 with a left inferior pubic ramus stress fracture. I had pain on both right and left side several weeks after the MRI. I took 5 weeks off after the initial diagnosis and tried to swim and bike for 2 weeks, but the pain was too much. I’ve done NO exercise since 8.2.08. As of 10.26.08, I’m still dealing with it. My pain has gone away, but I still feel like I’ve got inflammation. Anyone else experience this or have any ideas?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:40:25 +0000

Jodi,
I am 55 and have been running for about a year and really enjoying it until I got two stress fractures of the public ramus. I was wondering what all you did for healing. I still have pain walking after 8 weeks. My orthopedic doctor did not suggest crutches and I do have to walk a lot being a teacher. Did you take anything particularly to help with your healing? I want to think I can run some again. I want to heal as quick as I can. Running was the first sport I really enjoyed and could do with my husband.

By: diane richardson

diane richardson — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:30:16 +0000

P.S…i once read a small article on pronaters and suponaters….that people who are pronaters tend to have stress fracture more than suponaters…does any one know of this???

By: diane richardson

diane richardson — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:25:18 +0000

hi, i would like to know more about what sara has to say…i had the famous left pubic ramus fracture,and, it was missed diagnosed as a groin tear…i am a p.s.w…that means i work with long term care seniors so i worked for 4 months lifting and walking to work thinking it was a groin tear…any help for my recovery would be appreciated..i’d like to take this info to take to my specialist who tells me im his “first”….thankx….D

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:49:07 +0000

Well, here’s your first male with a stress fracture of the superior pubic ramus. Starting in April, I ramped up my training for an 18 mile trail race with the help of a running coach. The onset of symptoms kicked in right after my first hill sprint day. (Aug.) I am supposed to use crutches for a month, then no running until January. My biggest concern is how to keep it from happening again….

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By: sarah

sarah — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:51:26 +0000

Dear Jodi,
I am a physiotherapist and my area of speciality is lower limb overuse injuries. I am currently researching pubis ramus stress fractures.
As with all overuse injuries the cause is multifactorial and the treatment needs to address and at best resolve/eliminate as many of these factors as possible. Such that when treating someone with a pubic stress fracture I resort to “micromanagement”. The process is very frustrating for all involved. Fractures do occur in males but it is much less common. The specific cause of the injury has not been identified but it is thought to due to how the adductor magnus pulls on the pelvis. I am pleased to hear that you have experienced a pregnancy and birth without any problems from the healed pubic fracture. I’d be happy to converse some more and offer you any assistance I can, however we are limited on the blog. The most helpful I could be at this stage is to recommend you have someone look at your running technique with particular reference to lumbopelvic stability, stride length and the vertical alignment of your leg as you land and take off.
regards,
Sarah