Lower Leg Pain and Shin Pain: Anatomy and Biomechanics
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What is the primary cause of numbness over the dorsum of the foot?

  • Fibula stress fracture
  • Medial tibial stress syndrome
  • Tightness of the peroneus longus muscle
  • Peroneal nerve compression due to superficial peroneal nerve entrapment (correct)

    • Which condition is often misdiagnosed as medial tibial stress syndrome?

  • Referred pain from the lumbar spine
  • Vascular entrapment
  • Fibula stress fracture (correct)
  • Compartment syndrome

    • According to the research by Luedke et al., what factor contributes to the development of shin injuries and anterior knee pain in high school runners?

  • Running in highly cushioned shoes
  • Running on hard surfaces
  • Increased step rate (correct)
  • Decreased step rate

    • What is the name of the condition characterized by compression of the nerves and blood vessels in the lower leg?

    <p>Compartment syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of medial tibial stress syndrome?

    <p>Overuse and repetitive stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a condition that should not be missed in the diagnosis of medial tibial stress syndrome?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct term for the condition that causes shin pain?

    <p>Medial tibial stress syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying cause of stress fractures in the lower leg?

    <p>Bone stress reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the condition in which the pressure within the muscle compartment increases, leading to pain and cramping?

    <p>Chronic exertional compartment syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the condition that occurs when the blood supply to the muscles is inadequate, leading to pain and weakness?

    <p>Vascular insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the inflammation of the periosteum, which can cause shin pain?

    <p>Periostitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of repetitive rotational stresses on the tibia and fibula due to excessive pronation?

    <p>Stress fractures in the tibia or fibula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle imbalance is associated with anterior compartment syndrome?

    <p>Tight gastrocnemius / soleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of traction forces at muscle origins and periosteum due to excessive pronation?

    <p>Medial tibial stress syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of compartment syndrome?

    <p>Acute onset of pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with decreased dynamic medial foot arch stability?

    <p>Medial tibial stress syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a motor imbalance due to tibialis posterior dysfunction?

    <p>Excessive pronation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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