Prophylactic intramedullary fixation of the tibia for stress fracture in a professional athlete.
case_report · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Football
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
- Fractures, Stress
- Tibial Fractures
Anatomy
- tibia