Medial tibial stress syndrome
Presentation
Patient presented to a family physician with typical "shin splint" symptoms with running. These radiographs were obtained and initially read as normal. The films were brought to our imaging center for an over read by her chiropractor who thought the films were abnormal.
Patient Data
Age: 15
Gender: Female
From the case:
Medial tibial stress syndrome
X-ray
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Frontal
Periosteal callus is appreciated along the dorsomedial surface of the tibia consistent secondary to a stress fracture.
From the case:
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Annotated image
AP and lateral views with the red arrows indicating the periosteal reaction.
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