Prophylactic intramedullary fixation of the tibia for stress fracture in a professional athlete

J Orthop Trauma. 1992;6(2):241-4. doi: 10.1097/00005131-199206000-00019.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bed Rest
  • Football / injuries*
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / methods*
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / standards
  • Fractures, Stress / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Stress / etiology
  • Fractures, Stress / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Recurrence
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Fractures / etiology
  • Tibial Fractures / surgery*
  • Wound Healing