Medial Tibial Stress Fracture treatment Cairns is provided by the professional team at FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics. What is a Medial Tibial Stress Fracture? As the name suggests, it is characterised by a small micro-fracture in the outer cortex of the shin bone (Tibia). Although stress fractures can occur anywhere along the Tibia, they are most commonly seen along the medial (inside) border due to the high repetitive stresses that the area is subject to while running. Symptoms of a Medial Tibial Stress Fracture are similar to those of shin splints however subtle differences are often attained and are vital for a correct diagnosis. The most common symptoms are; shin pain that never warms up (opposite to shin splints), night pain (not present in shin splints) and a focal point of pain (as opposed to a diffuse area of the Tibia). Medial Tibial Stress Fractures most commonly affect the lower 1/3 of the medial border of the Tibia. If you think you may have one of these fractures, we can help with diagnosis and development of an individualised Medial Tibial Stress Fracture Cairns treatment plan.
Medial Tibial Stress Fractures occur almost exclusively in active individuals with a heavy exercise program. The most common risk factors for the condition are;
A thorough clinical examination/history will generally be sufficient for the diagnosis of a Medial Tibial Stress Fracture. You will however be referred for an x-ray +/- bone scan to determine the severity of the fracture. Once that is completed, we will prepare a customised Medial Tibial Stress Fracture Cairns treatment plan, to suit your specific symptoms and biomechanics.
Depending on the severity of the fracture there are several options we incorporate into your Medial Tibial Stress Fracture Cairns treatment plan. These include the following.
The prognosis of a Medial Tibial Stress Fracture is largely dependent on the severity of the fracture and the compliance of the patient to adhering to the conditions and techniques itemised in their Medial Tibial Stress Fracture Cairns treatment plan. A return to sport is recommended no sooner than after 4-6 weeks of no bony tenderness over the area of concern. The return needs to be gradual, in order to give the bony and soft tissue structures time to adapt following its recent trauma.
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