The term stress fractures include a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from periostitis (inflammation of the periosteum, membranous tissue that surrounds the bone itself) to a complete fracture of the bone.
Muscle injuries are among the most common types of injuries that both athletes and the general population, report throughout their lives. In sports medicine, they can be broadly classified as lacerations, contusions and strains.
The tibia often referred to as shinbone, and fibula, are the two bones that constitute the leg, connecting the knee with the ankle. Due to its thick and resilient structure, the tibia has the paramount function of supporting the body weight and transferring it to the ground during functional activities.