Stress Fracture



Fig. 64.1
(a, b) Stress fracture in one of the most common location – proximal tibia. Anteroposterior and lateral roentgenograms showing a fracture line with exuberant new bone formation in the metaphysis. It is also possible to see a periosteal reaction



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Fig. 64.2
Fracture line is clearly seen, with a small periosteal reaction


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Fig. 64.3
(a, b) Stress fracture in upper end of tibia. CT scan shows periosteal reaction and changes in the density of the cortical bone

Jan 2, 2017 | Posted by in ORTHOPEDIC | Comments Off on Stress Fracture

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