Presentation
Patient presented to a family physician with typical "shin splint" symptoms with running. These radiographs were obtained and initially read as normal. The films were brought to our imaging center for an over read by her chiropractor who thought the films were abnormal.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Medial tibial stress syndrome
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Periosteal callus is appreciated along the dorsomedial surface of the tibia.
From the case:
Medial tibial stress syndrome
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AP and lateral views with the red arrows indicating the periosteal reaction.
Case Discussion
Clinical and radiographic findings are consistent with medial tibial stress syndrome.