Fatigue fracture

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard ◉ ◈

Diagnosis probable

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Citation:

Gaillard F, Fatigue fracture. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-7209

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https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-7209

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https://radiopaedia.org/cases/7209

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7209

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At the time the case was submitted for publication Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.

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Case published:

16 Sep 2009

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2 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Musculoskeletal

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21 Oct 2009

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Fatigue fracture of the distal tibia, seen as horizontal sclerotic band.

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Bone scan confirms the presence of increased uptake in the region of sclerosis.

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