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Transverse tibial stress fractures. A special problem
1Yale University Health Services, New Haven, Connecticut.
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|November 1, 1987
Summary
Minimal radionuclide scan activity in tibial stress fractures may indicate poor bone healing and nonunion. Some fractures showed healing, while others progressed to complete fractures, highlighting varied outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Tibial stress fractures are common injuries, particularly in athletes.
- Diagnosis and management can be challenging, with varied healing potential.
- Radionuclide scanning is a diagnostic tool for bone abnormalities.