Sequential stress fractures of the tibia associated with osteo-arthritis of the knee. A case report.
A 73-year-old woman with genu varum developed sequential stress fractures of the proximal tibia over a period of 8 months. On presentation, the patient was walking unaided; this highlights the importance of radiological review of patients with degenerative arthritis who complain of inappropriate symptoms.
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Rheumatic Diseases Unit, University of Cape Town, RSA.
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000209:etiology*