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Stress fracture in shin bone (Tibia)
Hello sir, I have a stress fracture in my shin bone while performing squats and I have completely avoided squatting right now, can I perform exercises like brisk walking at the moment and how much mg of calcium tablets should I consume.
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If you have a stress fracture of tibia then you must give complete rest to the bone. Which part of tibia?
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Share your xray pic . If you can walk comfortably , continue with it .
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Dr. Shardul Madhav Soman
Spine Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
Get an MRI so you can see the status of that stress factor become starting strenuous activity.
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