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Medial tibial stress syndrome

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Army recruit in basic training. Bilateral shin soreness.

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
Nuclear medicine

Patchy increase in isotope accumulation along the medial aspects of both tibiae and minimal change in right upper fibula

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