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Anterior Tibial Strain

Treatment

pain and inflammation

Anterior Tibial Strain Treatment

Treatment for an anterior tibial strain may include:

Rest:

Use a walker.
Use crutches.
Use a cane.

Cold compresses
Stretching exercises for anterior tibial strain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain
Splint for anterior tibial strain
Anterior tibial strain clinical trials

For more information:

Medial tibial stress syndrome treatment
Tibial stress fracture treatment
Shin splints treatment

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Related Conditions

Medial tibial stress syndrome
Shin splints
Tibial stress fracture

Leg injury
Leg pain
Leg pain (bilateral)

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Last Updated: Aug 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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