Fibular stress fracture associated with distal tibiofibular synostosis in an athlete. A case report and literature review.
A 19-year-old collegiate football player with progressive ankle syndesmosis ossification developed acute localized fibular tenderness. Roentgenograms demonstrated a fibular stress fracture proximal to the superior extent of the ossific mass. Surgical resection of the mass resulted in uneventful fibular healing, with resolution of acute and chronic symptoms.
Kottmeier
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Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey 17033.
Hanks
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Kalenak
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D000328:Adult; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries*; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013580:Synostosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging