Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy sustained a hairline fracture in his left foot yesterday and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, a harsh blow for a team so reliant on its defense. Hardy was scheduled ...

A hairline fracture (also known as a stress fracture) is a crack in a bone that most commonly occurs from overuse, such as a sudden increase in physical activity. However, a hairline fracture can also ...

However, if the cast feels too loose, allows ankle movement, or causes pain from rubbing, it may not be adequately supporting the fracture and should be checked. If you notice cracks, excessive ...