A Case of Medial Tibial Crest Friction Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Medial Knee Pain

We present a case of medial knee pain secondary to medial tibial crest friction syndrome (MTCFS) in a 22-year-old male training for a sprint triathlon after rapidly increasing his training program. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed bone marrow and soft-tissue edema about the MTC deep to the MCL consistent with MTCFS. The patient failed a period of relative rest and activity modification, but improved with corticosteroid injection deep to the MCL in the location of his symptoms. This case highlights a potential management option for MTCFS, a disorder previously described only in radiologic literature.
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Case Report Source Type: research