Stress fractures of the tibia in osteoarthritis of the knee.
Three women with osteoarthritis of the knee presented after sudden worsening of their symptoms. In each case this was found to be due to a stress fracture of the tibia. With treatment by rest and reduced activity, the fracture healed uneventfully in all three patients.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*