What is it about?
Details the development and presentation of a proximal medial tibia stress fracture.
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Why is it important?
This manuscript brings to light an important differential diagnosis consideration for individuals with medial knee/proximal tibia pain.
Perspectives
Medial knee/proximal tibia pain in this region is most commonly associated with soft tissue injuries (i.e. pes anserine tendinosis/bursitis, MCL sprain) however it is important to keep in mind the possibility of a stress fracture at this proximal medial tibia location.
Michael D Rosenthal
San Diego State University
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This page is a summary of: Diagnosis of Medial Knee Pain: Atypical Stress Fracture About the Knee Joint, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, July 2006, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT),
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2006.2125.
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