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Anterior tibial striations.

R H Daffner

    AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
    |September 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Radiolucent striations in the tibia, indicative of stress fractures, were observed in athletes performing vigorous leaping activities like basketball and dancing. These specific fractures were not found in runners evaluated for shin splints.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Shin splints are a common ailment in athletes.
    • Tibia stress fractures can present with varied radiographic findings.
    • Leaping activities place unique stress on the anterior tibia.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and characterize radiolucent tibial striations seen in athletes.
    • To differentiate these findings from other causes of shin splints.
    • To correlate radiographic findings with specific athletic activities.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 10 athletes diagnosed with shin splints.
    • Radiographic analysis of the anterior tibial cortex for striations and thickening.
    • Comparison with a control group of runners evaluated for shin splints.

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    Main Results:

    • Ten athletes (7 basketball, 2 dancers, 1 hurdler) presented with radiolucent horizontal striations of the anterior tibial cortex.
    • All affected athletes reported vigorous leaping as part of their athletic performance.
    • Associated anterior tibial cortical thickening was noted in all cases.
    • These specific striations were absent in a group of runners with shin splints.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiolucent striations of the anterior tibial cortex represent stress fractures in athletes engaged in leaping activities.
    • These findings are distinct from those typically seen in runners experiencing shin splints.
    • Radiologists and clinicians should consider these specific stress fractures in the differential diagnosis of shin splints in leaping athletes.