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Fatigue fracture - distal tibia

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Ankle pain during training for a city marathon.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

Marrow edema is seen in the distal tibia. Centered within the marrow edema is a low signal line consistent with a stress fracture.

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