Best Practice Case Studies-Exertional Lower Leg Pain

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In evaluating lower extremity pain related to sports medicine, it is crucial to differentiate between stress fractures, medial tibial stress syndrome, and chronic compartment syndrome. Chronic compartment syndrome features neurologic pain patterns triggered by specific activity thresholds. Stress fractures and medial tibial stress syndrome cause pain earlier and more persistently during activities. On physical examination, diffuse pain suggests medial tibial stress syndrome, while focused pain indicates a stress fracture. Techniques like the fulcrum test and tuning fork test may aid in diagnosis. Understanding these distinctions is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

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Metabolic Disorders

lower extremity pain

stress fractures

medial tibial stress syndrome

chronic compartment syndrome

diagnosis techniques