Presentation
Two-month history of pain in the left anterior medial tibia.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Medial tibial stress syndrome
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Mild periosteal edema on the medial cortex of the mid to lower third tibial diaphysis on the left side
No cortical fracture or surrounding soft tissue edema
No other gross abnormality seen.
Case Discussion
Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints) is a kind of stress injury that occurs at the medial tibia. MRI is the most sensitive radiological examination. It may demonstrate a spectrum of findings ranging from normal to marrow edema or stress fracture.