Stress Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of tibial stress syndrome often precede x-ray changes by how long?
A
A few weeks
2
Q
Initial Ix for suspected tibial stress syndrome?
A
X-ray (although CT and MRI are more sensitive)
3
Q
Mx of tibial stress syndrome?
A
Rest
Elevation of leg
Repeated ice-packing of leg
4
Q
Important differential of tibial stress syndrome?
A
Tibial stress fracture
5
Q
What is another term for medial tibial stress syndrome?
A
Shin splints
