Stress fractures of the tibia (shin bone) are often misdiagnosed as shin splints in the early stages. In order to diagnose a stress fracture, a physician will perform a complete history and ...

Introduction—A conservative method of treating four delayed union stress fractures of the anterior mid-tibia is described, with an illustrative case history. Methods—Once diagnosed each of the ...

Certain high risk stress fractures, such as the "dreaded black line" stress fracture of the tibia/shin and the Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal, heal poorly and often are treated with surgery.

Conclusions: On the basis of lower in vivo strains and strain rates, treadmill runners are at lower risk of developing tibial stress fractures, but less likely to achieve tibial bone strengthening, ...

The possible No. 1 pick from Penn State has a stress reaction in his foot but likely won’t need surgery. A doctor explains ...

Tiger Woods has long been hailed as one of the greatest golfers of all time, with 82 PGA Tour titles and 15 major championships to his name. Yet, behind the scenes of his glitter ...

The midfoot fracture labeled the tarsal navicular fracture can be a stress fracture which represents ... a tendon that courses down the back of the tibia. The navicular is also at risk of ...

Stress fractures cause pain actually within the involved bone, usually the tibia. At first, the pain is worst during activity and may be absent when not training. As the problem worsens ...

Australia pace bowling spearhead Mitchell Starc has been ruled out of the upcoming 11th edition of the Indian Premier League with a 'tibial bone ... struggled with a stress fracture in his landing ...