The effectiveness of PROLOTHERAPY for recalcitrant Medial TIBIAL Stress Syndrome: a prospective consecutive CASE series

Abstract Background Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is one of the most common lower leg injuries in sporting populations. It accounts for between 6 and 16% of all running injuries, and up to 53% of lower leg injuries in military recruits. Various treatment modalities are available with varying...

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Published in:	Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Main Authors:	Nat Padhiar, Mark Curtin, Osama Aweid, Bashaar Aweid, Dylan Morrissey, Otto Chan, Peter Malliaras, Tom Crisp
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2021-01-01
Subjects:	Prolotherapy MTSS Injection Exercise‐induced leg pain Dextrose
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-021-00453-z

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