Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects tibia
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs shin splints
gptkbp:complication chronic pain
progression to stress fracture
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:medicine
physical examination
clinical evaluation
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis compartment syndrome
tendinitis
stress fracture
gptkbp:field orthopedics
sports medicine
gptkbp:firstDescribed early 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
gptkbp:prevention stretching
strengthening exercises
proper footwear
gradual increase in activity
gptkbp:prognosis good with proper management
gptkbp:riskFactor running
overuse
jumping
improper footwear
flat feet
repetitive stress
gptkbp:symptom tenderness
swelling
pain along the inner edge of the tibia
gptkbp:treatment ice
physical therapy
rest
stretching exercises
anti-inflammatory medications
modification of activity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MTSS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7