[Tibial periostitis ("medial tibial stress syndrome")].
Medial tibial stress syndrome is characterised by complaints along the posteromedial tibia. Runners and athletes involved in jumping activities may develop this syndrome. Increased stress to stabilize the foot especially when excessive pronation is present explain the occurrence this lesion.
Fournier
Pierre-Etienne
PE
FMH médecine physique et réhabilitation, Médecine du sport SSMS, 1400 Yverdon-les-Bains. p.e.fournier@hmsnet.ch
D006801:Humans; D010522:Periostitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013577:Syndrome; D013977:Tibia