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**Recently diagnosed with a medial femoral neck stress fracture and trying to understand how aggressive I need to be with weight-bearing—would appreciate input from anyone who manages these.**

🧠** **
**Basic Info**
26M, 5’7”, 145 lbs
Distance runner
Non-smoker, no regular meds

📍** **
**Issue**
Right hip / proximal thigh pain.

⏳** **
**Timeline**
Started **Feb 26 (\~9–10 weeks ago)**
Gradual onset, no trauma
Initially felt like **hamstring tightness**, then shifted to **anterior hip / hip flexor area**
Symptoms:
dull / tight
inconsistent
sometimes improved with activity
Continued running during this period (in hindsight probably not ideal)

🧪** **
**MRI Result**
**Incomplete, nondisplaced medial basicervical femoral neck stress fracture (right)**
Also noted:
mild glute med tendinopathy
mild proximal hamstring tendinopathy
mild cam/pincer morphology
no labral tear

🧠** **
**Current Status**
Ambulatory, no severe pain at rest
Mild stiffness/tightness
Stopped running after MRI

❓** **
**Questions**
For **medial femoral neck stress fractures**, what is your typical recommendation on:
weight-bearing (full vs partial vs NWB)?
duration of restriction?
In cases like this (incomplete, nondisplaced), what is the **actual risk of progression** if not strictly protected?
What do you use as **clearance criteria**:
symptom-based?
repeat imaging?
Typical timeline you’ve seen for:
return to running
return to higher-impact training

🧠** **
**Context / Goal**
Recreational but serious runner (1:31 half / 3:42 marathon). Goal is safe return, not rushing, but trying to understand realistic expectations.

Appreciate any insight—especially from those who’ve managed this type of fracture.

Hi all, looking for guidance on recovery timelines.
I’m a 26M competitive distance runner (multiple marathons including NYC/Boston) recently diagnosed with a non-displaced medial (compression-side) femoral neck stress fracture on MRI (X-rays were negative).
Timeline so far:
May 8: started strict non-weightbearing with crutches
Currently in PT focusing on strengthening and range of motion while avoiding the fracture site
Follow-up with ortho scheduled for June 18
The trauma orthopedic I saw (NYU) recommended conservative treatment (no surgery) and wants to reassess progress over time, potentially looking at longer-term return (months). I understand this is a high-risk location if it progresses, so I’m trying to stay fully compliant.
Relevant background:
Running for ~16 years, competitive level
Recently ran NYC/Boston, likely overuse + training through early symptoms
I also have scoliosis, which may have contributed via asymmetrical loading on my right side
Frustratingly, I was still able to run (even moderate pace) before diagnosis, which made it harder to catch early
I’m doing everything I can (crutches, PT, nutrition), but I’m honestly pretty anxious about the timeline.
Main questions:
When do people typically return to any running after this type of injury?
When is a realistic return to consistent weekly mileage / normal training?
What criteria do you look for before clearing return to run?
Appreciate any insight—just trying to recover the right way and avoid making this worse. 🙏

Hi all, looking for guidance on recovery timelines.
I’m a 26M competitive distance runner (multiple marathons including NYC/Boston) recently diagnosed with a non-displaced medial (compression-side) femoral neck stress fracture on MRI (X-rays were negative).
Timeline so far:
May 8: started strict non-weightbearing with crutches
Currently in PT focusing on strengthening and range of motion while avoiding the fracture site
Follow-up with ortho scheduled for June 18
The trauma orthopedic I saw (NYU) recommended conservative treatment (no surgery) and wants to reassess progress over time, potentially looking at longer-term return (months). I understand this is a high-risk location if it progresses, so I’m trying to stay fully compliant.
Relevant background:
Running for ~16 years, competitive level
Recently ran NYC/Boston, likely overuse + training through early symptoms
I also have scoliosis, which may have contributed via asymmetrical loading on my right side
Frustratingly, I was still able to run (even moderate pace) before diagnosis, which made it harder to catch early
I’m doing everything I can (crutches, PT, nutrition), but I’m honestly pretty anxious about the timeline.
Main questions:
When do people typically return to any running after this type of injury?
When is a realistic return to consistent weekly mileage / normal training?
What criteria do you look for before clearing return to run?
Appreciate any insight—just trying to recover the right way and avoid making this worse. 🙏

Hi all, looking for guidance on recovery timelines.
I’m a 26M competitive distance runner (multiple marathons including NYC/Boston) recently diagnosed with a non-displaced medial (compression-side) femoral neck stress fracture on MRI (X-rays were negative).
Timeline so far:
May 8: started strict non-weightbearing with crutches
Currently in PT focusing on strengthening and range of motion while avoiding the fracture site
Follow-up with ortho scheduled for June 18
The trauma orthopedic I saw (NYU) recommended conservative treatment (no surgery) and wants to reassess progress over time, potentially looking at longer-term return (months). I understand this is a high-risk location if it progresses, so I’m trying to stay fully compliant.
Relevant background:
Running for ~16 years, competitive level
Recently ran NYC/Boston, likely overuse + training through early symptoms
I also have scoliosis, which may have contributed via asymmetrical loading on my right side
Frustratingly, I was still able to run (even moderate pace) before diagnosis, which made it harder to catch early
I’m doing everything I can (crutches, PT, nutrition), but I’m honestly pretty anxious about the timeline.
Main questions:
When do people typically return to any running after this type of injury?
When is a realistic return to consistent weekly mileage / normal training?
What criteria do you look for before clearing return to run?
Appreciate any insight—just trying to recover the right way and avoid making this worse. 🙏

Hi all, looking for guidance on recovery timelines.
I’m a 26M competitive distance runner (multiple marathons including NYC/Boston) recently diagnosed with a non-displaced medial (compression-side) femoral neck stress fracture on MRI (X-rays were negative).
Timeline so far:
May 8: started strict non-weightbearing with crutches
Currently in PT focusing on strengthening and range of motion while avoiding the fracture site
Follow-up with ortho scheduled for June 18
The trauma orthopedic I saw (NYU) recommended conservative treatment (no surgery) and wants to reassess progress over time, potentially looking at longer-term return (months). I understand this is a high-risk location if it progresses, so I’m trying to stay fully compliant.
Relevant background:
Running for ~16 years, competitive level
Recently ran NYC/Boston, likely overuse + training through early symptoms
I also have scoliosis, which may have contributed via asymmetrical loading on my right side
Frustratingly, I was still able to run (even moderate pace) before diagnosis, which made it harder to catch early
I’m doing everything I can (crutches, PT, nutrition), but I’m honestly pretty anxious about the timeline.
Main questions:
When do people typically return to any running after this type of injury?
When is a realistic return to consistent weekly mileage / normal training?
What criteria do you look for before clearing return to run?
Appreciate any insight—just trying to recover the right way and avoid making this worse. 🙏

Hi all, looking for guidance on recovery timelines.
I’m a 26M competitive distance runner (multiple marathons including NYC/Boston) recently diagnosed with a non-displaced medial (compression-side) femoral neck stress fracture on MRI (X-rays were negative).
Timeline so far:
May 8: started strict non-weightbearing with crutches
Currently in PT focusing on strengthening and range of motion while avoiding the fracture site
Follow-up with ortho scheduled for June 18
The trauma orthopedic I saw (NYU) recommended conservative treatment (no surgery) and wants to reassess progress over time, potentially looking at longer-term return (months). I understand this is a high-risk location if it progresses, so I’m trying to stay fully compliant.
Relevant background:
Running for ~16 years, competitive level
Recently ran NYC/Boston, likely overuse + training through early symptoms
I also have scoliosis, which may have contributed via asymmetrical loading on my right side
Frustratingly, I was still able to run (even moderate pace) before diagnosis, which made it harder to catch early
I’m doing everything I can (crutches, PT, nutrition), but I’m honestly pretty anxious about the timeline.
Main questions:
When do people typically return to any running after this type of injury?
When is a realistic return to consistent weekly mileage / normal training?
What criteria do you look for before clearing return to run?
Appreciate any insight—just trying to recover the right way and avoid making this worse. 🙏

Hi all, looking for guidance on recovery timelines.
I’m a 26M competitive distance runner (multiple marathons including NYC/Boston) recently diagnosed with a non-displaced medial (compression-side) femoral neck stress fracture on MRI (X-rays were negative).
Timeline so far:
May 8: started strict non-weightbearing with crutches
Currently in PT focusing on strengthening and range of motion while avoiding the fracture site
Follow-up with ortho scheduled for June 18
The trauma orthopedic I saw (NYU) recommended conservative treatment (no surgery) and wants to reassess progress over time, potentially looking at longer-term return (months). I understand this is a high-risk location if it progresses, so I’m trying to stay fully compliant.
Relevant background:
Running for ~16 years, competitive level
Recently ran NYC/Boston, likely overuse + training through early symptoms
I also have scoliosis, which may have contributed via asymmetrical loading on my right side
Frustratingly, I was still able to run (even moderate pace) before diagnosis, which made it harder to catch early
I’m doing everything I can (crutches, PT, nutrition), but I’m honestly pretty anxious about the timeline.
Main questions:
When do people typically return to any running after this type of injury?
When is a realistic return to consistent weekly mileage / normal training?
What criteria do you look for before clearing return to run?
Appreciate any insight—just trying to recover the right way and avoid making this worse. 🙏

Hi all, looking for guidance on recovery timelines.
I’m a 26M competitive distance runner (multiple marathons including NYC/Boston) recently diagnosed with a non-displaced medial (compression-side) femoral neck stress fracture on MRI (X-rays were negative).
Timeline so far:
May 8: started strict non-weightbearing with crutches
Currently in PT focusing on strengthening and range of motion while avoiding the fracture site
Follow-up with ortho scheduled for June 18
The trauma orthopedic I saw (NYU) recommended conservative treatment (no surgery) and wants to reassess progress over time, potentially looking at longer-term return (months). I understand this is a high-risk location if it progresses, so I’m trying to stay fully compliant.
Relevant background:
Running for ~16 years, competitive level
Recently ran NYC/Boston, likely overuse + training through early symptoms
I also have scoliosis, which may have contributed via asymmetrical loading on my right side
Frustratingly, I was still able to run (even moderate pace) before diagnosis, which made it harder to catch early
I’m doing everything I can (crutches, PT, nutrition), but I’m honestly pretty anxious about the timeline.
Main questions:
When do people typically return to any running after this type of injury?
When is a realistic return to consistent weekly mileage / normal training?
What criteria do you look for before clearing return to run?
Appreciate any insight—just trying to recover the right way and avoid making this worse. 🙏

Recently diagnosed with a medial femoral neck stress fracture and trying to understand how aggressive I need to be with weight-bearing—would appreciate input from anyone who manages these.

🧠** **
Basic Info
26M, 5’7”, 145 lbs
Distance runner
Non-smoker, no regular meds

📍** **
Issue
Right hip / proximal thigh pain.

⏳** **
Timeline
Started Feb 26 (~9–10 weeks ago)
Gradual onset, no trauma
Initially felt like hamstring tightness, then shifted to anterior hip / hip flexor area
Symptoms:
dull / tight
inconsistent
sometimes improved with activity
Continued running during this period (in hindsight probably not ideal)

🧪** **
MRI Result
Incomplete, nondisplaced medial basicervical femoral neck stress fracture (right)
Also noted:
mild glute med tendinopathy
mild proximal hamstring tendinopathy
mild cam/pincer morphology
no labral tear

🧠** **
Current Status
Ambulatory, no severe pain at rest
Mild stiffness/tightness
Stopped running after MRI

❓** **
Questions
For medial femoral neck stress fractures, what is your typical recommendation on:
weight-bearing (full vs partial vs NWB)?
duration of restriction?
In cases like this (incomplete, nondisplaced), what is the actual risk of progression if not strictly protected?
What do you use as clearance criteria:
symptom-based?
repeat imaging?
Typical timeline you’ve seen for:
return to running
return to higher-impact training

🧠** **
Context / Goal
Recreational but serious runner (1:31 half / 3:42 marathon). Goal is safe return, not rushing, but trying to understand realistic expectations.

Appreciate any insight—especially from those who’ve managed this type of fracture.

26M runner – femoral neck stress fracture on MRI, questions about recovery and weight-bearing

🧠** **
Basic Info
Age: 26
Sex: Male
Height: 5’7”
Weight: ~145 lbs
Activity level: Distance runner (consistent training)
Smoking: No
Medications: None regularly (recently took antihistamines like Zyrtec for a cold)
Past medical history: No major prior injuries

📍** **
Chief Complaint
Right hip / upper thigh discomfort that started as tightness and gradually changed over time.

⏳** **
Duration
Started around February 26 (~9–10 weeks ago)

🧠** **
Symptoms
Began as hamstring tightness
Shifted to hip flexor / front of hip discomfort
Pain has been:
dull / tight
inconsistent
sometimes improved during runs
No sharp or acute pain
Was able to continue running at times, including moderate efforts, which made it difficult to interpret

🧪** **
MRI Result
Incomplete nondisplaced medial basicervical femoral neck stress fracture (right side)
Additional findings:
mild gluteus medius tendinopathy
mild hamstring origin tendinopathy
mild cam/pincer-type impingement features

🧠** **
Current Status
I have stopped running
Able to walk, but feel stiffness/tightness in the hip area
No severe pain at rest

❓** **
Questions
Given this is a medial femoral neck stress fracture, should I be:
fully non-weight bearing (crutches)?
or is walking acceptable?
What is the typical healing timeline for this type of fracture?
When is it generally safe to:
begin weight-bearing progression?
return to running?
What are the main risks of worsening this injury if not managed properly?
Do the additional findings (tendinopathy, mild impingement) impact recovery or risk?

🧠** **
Additional Context
I’m a recreational but serious runner (half marathon ~1:31, marathon ~3:42). My priority is healing this correctly and returning safely.

Thank you in advance for any guidance.

Hi, I’m looking for some guidance on a recent MRI result.
Basic Info
Age: 26
Sex: Male
Height: 5’7”
Weight: ~145 lbs
Activity level: Distance runner (consistent training)
Smoking: No
Medications: None regularly (recently took antihistamines like Zyrtec for a cold)
Past medical history: No major prior injuries

📍** **
Chief Complaint
Right hip / upper thigh discomfort that started as tightness and gradually changed over time.

⏳** **
Duration
Started around February 26 (~9–10 weeks ago)

🧠** **
Symptoms
Began as hamstring tightness
Shifted to hip flexor / front of hip discomfort
Pain has been:
dull / tight
inconsistent
sometimes improved during runs
No sharp or acute pain
Was able to continue running at times, including moderate efforts, which made it difficult to interpret

🧪** **
MRI Result
Incomplete nondisplaced medial basicervical femoral neck stress fracture (right side)
Additional findings:
mild gluteus medius tendinopathy
mild hamstring origin tendinopathy
mild cam/pincer-type impingement features

🧠** **
Current Status
I have stopped running
Able to walk, but feel stiffness/tightness in the hip area
No severe pain at rest

❓** **
Questions
Given this is a medial femoral neck stress fracture, should I be:
fully non-weight bearing (crutches)?
or is walking acceptable?
What is the typical healing timeline for this type of fracture?
When is it generally safe to:
begin weight-bearing progression?
return to running?
What are the main risks of worsening this injury if not managed properly?
Do the additional findings (tendinopathy, mild impingement) impact recovery or risk?

🧠** **
Additional Context
I’m a recreational but serious runner (half marathon ~1:31, marathon ~3:42). My priority is healing this correctly and returning safely.

Thank you in advance for any guidance.

Hi, I’m looking for some guidance on a recent MRI result.
Basic Info
Age: 26
Sex: Male
Height: 5’7”
Weight: ~145 lbs
Activity level: Distance runner (consistent training)
Smoking: No
Medications: None regularly (recently took antihistamines like Zyrtec for a cold)
Past medical history: No major prior injuries

📍** **
Chief Complaint
Right hip / upper thigh discomfort that started as tightness and gradually changed over time.

⏳** **
Duration
Started around February 26 (~9–10 weeks ago)

🧠** **
Symptoms
Began as hamstring tightness
Shifted to hip flexor / front of hip discomfort
Pain has been:
dull / tight
inconsistent
sometimes improved during runs
No sharp or acute pain
Was able to continue running at times, including moderate efforts, which made it difficult to interpret

🧪** **
MRI Result
Incomplete nondisplaced medial basicervical femoral neck stress fracture (right side)
Additional findings:
mild gluteus medius tendinopathy
mild hamstring origin tendinopathy
mild cam/pincer-type impingement features

🧠** **
Current Status
I have stopped running
Able to walk, but feel stiffness/tightness in the hip area
No severe pain at rest

❓** **
Questions
Given this is a medial femoral neck stress fracture, should I be:
fully non-weight bearing (crutches)?
or is walking acceptable?
What is the typical healing timeline for this type of fracture?
When is it generally safe to:
begin weight-bearing progression?
return to running?
What are the main risks of worsening this injury if not managed properly?
Do the additional findings (tendinopathy, mild impingement) impact recovery or risk?

🧠** **
Additional Context
I’m a recreational but serious runner (half marathon ~1:31, marathon ~3:42). My priority is healing this correctly and returning safely.

Thank you in advance for any guidance.

Hey everyone,

I got accepted into the Special Ed M.S.Ed program (Sequence 2) at the College of Staten Island for Fall 2026, but it’s conditional (need prereqs with B or better). I emailed the coordinator but haven’t heard back yet.

The requirement is at least 6 credits in math and 6 credits in lab science.

Quick breakdown:

Math: Algebra/Trig (C), Psych Stats (B+) → 8 credits total

Science (lab): B-, B, B+, A

So I think I meet the credit requirement, but I’m not sure if the C in math is the issue.

Questions:

Do I likely need to retake math, or does the B+ in stats cover it?

Can you usually start in Fall and take a prereq at the same time?

Should I sign up for a summer class now or wait?

Has anyone had something like this waived?

I work full-time and I’m training for a marathon, so I’m trying to plan ahead.

Appreciate any advice 🙏

Hey everyone,

I got accepted into the Special Ed M.S.Ed program (Sequence 2) at the College of Staten Island for Fall 2026, but it’s conditional (need prereqs with B or better). I emailed the coordinator but haven’t heard back yet.

The requirement is at least 6 credits in math and 6 credits in lab science.

Quick breakdown:

Math: Algebra/Trig (C), Psych Stats (B+) → 8 credits total

Science (lab): B-, B, B+, A

So I think I meet the credit requirement, but I’m not sure if the C in math is the issue.

Questions:

Do I likely need to retake math, or does the B+ in stats cover it?

Can you usually start in Fall and take a prereq at the same time?

Should I sign up for a summer class now or wait?

Has anyone had something like this waived?

I work full-time and I’m training for a marathon, so I’m trying to plan ahead.

Appreciate any advice 🙏

Hey everyone,

I got accepted into the Special Ed M.S.Ed program (Sequence 2) at the College of Staten Island for Fall 2026, but it’s conditional (need prereqs with B or better). I emailed the coordinator but haven’t heard back yet.

The requirement is at least 6 credits in math and 6 credits in lab science.

Quick breakdown:

Math: Algebra/Trig (C), Psych Stats (B+) → 8 credits total

Science (lab): B-, B, B+, A

So I think I meet the credit requirement, but I’m not sure if the C in math is the issue.

Questions:

Do I likely need to retake math, or does the B+ in stats cover it?

Can you usually start in Fall and take a prereq at the same time?

Should I sign up for a summer class now or wait?

Has anyone had something like this waived?

I work full-time and I’m training for a marathon, so I’m trying to plan ahead.

Appreciate any advice 🙏

Hey everyone,

I got accepted into the Special Ed M.S.Ed program (Sequence 2) at the College of Staten Island for Fall 2026, but it’s conditional (need prereqs with B or better). I emailed the coordinator but haven’t heard back yet.

The requirement is at least 6 credits in math and 6 credits in lab science.

Quick breakdown:

Math: Algebra/Trig (C), Psych Stats (B+) → 8 credits total

Science (lab): B-, B, B+, A

So I think I meet the credit requirement, but I’m not sure if the C in math is the issue.

Questions:

Do I likely need to retake math, or does the B+ in stats cover it?

Can you usually start in Fall and take a prereq at the same time?

Should I sign up for a summer class now or wait?

Has anyone had something like this waived?

I work full-time and I’m training for a marathon, so I’m trying to plan ahead.

Appreciate any advice 🙏

Hey everyone,

I got accepted into the Special Ed M.S.Ed program (Sequence 2) at the College of Staten Island for Fall 2026, but it’s conditional (need prereqs with B or better). I emailed the coordinator but haven’t heard back yet.

The requirement is at least 6 credits in math and 6 credits in lab science.

Quick breakdown:

Math: Algebra/Trig (C), Psych Stats (B+) → 8 credits total

Science (lab): B-, B, B+, A

So I think I meet the credit requirement, but I’m not sure if the C in math is the issue.

Questions:

Do I likely need to retake math, or does the B+ in stats cover it?

Can you usually start in Fall and take a prereq at the same time?

Should I sign up for a summer class now or wait?

Has anyone had something like this waived?

I work full-time and I’m training for a marathon, so I’m trying to plan ahead.

Appreciate any advice 🙏