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Managing Tibial Stress Fractures.

R R Taube, L T Wadsworth, R J Johnson

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|July 23, 2016

Summary

Tibial stress fractures are common in athletes. While rest is key, midshaft fractures can be stubborn; a pneumatic brace offers a new return-to-play option.

Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Biomechanics

Background:

Tibial stress fractures frequently affect athletes in running and jumping sports.
Midshaft tibial stress fractures demonstrate increased resistance to healing compared to other locations.
Diagnosis often necessitates bone scans, and prompt management is crucial for athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize current understanding and treatment of tibial stress fractures in athletes.
To highlight emerging treatment modalities for tibial stress fractures.
To emphasize physician counseling regarding premature return to play.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on tibial stress fractures.
Discussion of diagnostic methods, including bone scans.

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Analysis of conservative and novel treatment strategies.

Main Results:

Most tibial stress fractures heal with rest, but midshaft fractures pose a healing challenge.
Conservative treatments include rest, strength training, proper footwear, and addressing risk factors.
A pneumatic brace presents a new option for facilitating a return to athletic activity.

Conclusions:

Effective management of tibial stress fractures involves a multi-faceted approach.
Physicians must counsel athletes on the risks associated with returning to play prematurely.
Newer interventions like pneumatic braces may aid in the management and return to sport for affected athletes.