Abstract:Background and PurposeThe purpose of this review is to identify risk factors in the athletic population for the development of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). MTSS is a lower extremity pathology that frequently impacts athletes and disrupts their ability to participate. Identifying risk factors and other direct causes of this condition can provide insight regarding treatment techniques and methods of prevention.
MethodsAn extensive search of the literature was conducted. Databases used included PubMed, P… Show more
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