medial tibial stress syndrome


medial tibial stress syndrome

A condition characterised by dull, aching, diffuse pain along the posteromedial shin, which may be linked to stress fractures of the tibia.

medial tibial stress syndrome

Sports medicine A condition characterized by dull, aching, diffuse pain along the posteromedial shin, which may be linked to stress fractures of the tibia. Cf Chronic exertional compartment syndrome.

me·di·al tib·i·al stress syn·drome

(mē'dē-ăl tĭb'ē-ăl stres sĭn'drōm) Pain and tenderness along the medial aspect of the tibia due to strenuous running; may involve microtears of tendons or musclesand inflammatory reaction in the periosteum.
Synonym(s): shin splints.