FreeMD® Tibial Stress Fracture: Definition

Tibial Stress Fracture

Definition

Tibial Stress Fracture Definition

Common names:

Leg Stress Fracture
Stress Fracture Leg
Stress Fracture Tibia
Tibia Stress Fracture
Tibial Stress Fracture

A person with a tibial stress fracture has a thin crack in the tibia caused by overuse of the lower leg. This commonly causes shin pain that worsens with running, jumping or climbing.

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Related Topics:

Anterior tibial strain
Leg injury
Leg pain (unilateral)
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Shin splints
Tibia fracture
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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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Tibial Stress Fracture References:

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