Abstract
Prophylactic intramedullary nailing of the tibia for stress fracture was performed successfully in a professional football player, enabling him to resume his career. No similar case has been reported previously.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bed Rest
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Football / injuries*
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Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / methods*
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Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / standards
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Fractures, Stress / diagnostic imaging
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Fractures, Stress / etiology
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Fractures, Stress / surgery*
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Humans
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Male
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Radiography
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Recurrence
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Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging
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Tibial Fractures / etiology
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Tibial Fractures / surgery*
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Wound Healing