Question 1

can shin splints occur on the proximal end of tibia, near the tibial tuberosity also has any1 heard of stress avulsion fx i have 1 in opposite knee?

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Shin splints: Shin splints can occur in this area.  If you were to draw a line from you tibial tuberosity to the proximal head of the fibula, just below the halfway point begins the large dorsiflexors ( extensors) of the foot. These are prone to shin splints.

Question 2

i have pain at the back of my head every time i inhale thru my left nostril. neck mri shows osteochondrosis. but i feel that its not the reason. why would i feel pain with every inhal?

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: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. It may be useful to consult an ENT doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

i have broken, rehealed tibia, what to do?

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Are you referring to: An improperly healed tibia? If yes, please see an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 4

what is pitting of the greater tuberosity?

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Hole in bone: This is a finding found on imaging studies (like X-rays) of the shoulder or upper arm .  Pitting means small holes or a hole in the part of the humerus (upper arm bone) called the greater tuberosity, where ligaments attach. It can mean there has been an injury to the ligaments that attached there.   It may be an important clue if you have shoulder problems, inc. rotator cuff injuries.

Question 5

how painful is tibia subluxation?

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: The pain is quite severe and there's swelling,bruising,with  limited ability to bend  the knee.

Question 6

what connects the patella to the tibia?

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A tendon called the: Patellar Tendon. Some also call it the Patellar Ligament.

Question 7

how to determine if i fractured my tibia?

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X-ray : If pain is significant and you have trouble weightbearing, then you definitely need an x-ray.

Question 8

how long does it take to heal a cracked tibia?

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On average 6-8 weeks: Bone healing usually takes 6-8 weeks depending on the type of fracture.  Each person has a different healing potential depending on age and overall health.

Question 9

what does tibial tuberosity bilaterally signify?

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Insertion quadreceps: Tibial tuberosityis the insertion of the patellar tendon, or the insertion of the quadriceps mechanism - one of the largest muscles in our body. In a growing child tenderness over the tubercle  could be a sign of osgood-schlatter's syndrome. In adult a large tuberosity could be the result of osgood-schlater's syndrome as a teenager. Pain in adults could be from a bursitis behind the tendon.

Question 10

recuperation time after having surgery on tibia?

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It depends...: On what type of surgery was performed and where on the tibia it was done.  Please provide more details.

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Can shin splints occur on the proximal end of tibia, near the tibial tuberosity also has any1 heard of stress avulsion fx i have 1 in opposite knee?

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I have pain at the back of my head every time i inhale thru my left nostril. neck mri shows osteochondrosis. but i feel that its not the reason. why would i feel pain with every inhal?

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I have broken, rehealed tibia, what to do?

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What is pitting of the greater tuberosity?

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How painful is tibia subluxation?

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What connects the patella to the tibia?

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How to determine if i fractured my tibia?

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