Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Medial tibial stress syndrome – A case report

“…If this damage accumulates then a stress fracture may result. However, if the Sharpey's fibres tear instead of applying a continued pressure, a condition called periostitis occurs ( Sakryd, 1998). Detmer (1986) explains that this inflammation of the periostium can result in an avulsion of the periostium away from the bone (likely to be caused by the soleus muscle) and in chronic cases adipose tissue may be found between the periostium and bone.…”

“…Sakryd (1998) notes that MTSS encompasses a group of terms and conditions used to describe pain along the medial tibial border. These include shinsplints, stress fractures, stress reactions, periostitis, fasciitis and deep posterior compartment syndrome.…”