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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2022; 10(23): 8323-8329
Published online Aug 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i23.8323
Femoral neck stress fracture and medial tibial stress syndrome following high intensity interval training: A case report and review of literature
Dawn Suwanie Tan, Fiona Millicent Cheung, Dekai Ng, Tin Lung Alan Cheung
Dawn Suwanie Tan, Fiona Millicent Cheung, Dekai Ng, Tin Lung Alan Cheung, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International Orthopaedic Clinic, Singapore, 329563, Singapore
Author contributions: Cheung FM and Cheung TLA designed the research; Tan DS and Ng D performed the research; Ng D and Cheung FM analysed the data; Tan DS and Cheung FM wrote the paper; Cheung TLA contributed to the revision process and wrote the revised manuscript.
Informed consent statement: The patient provided informed written consent prior to study enrolment.
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Corresponding author: Tin Lung Alan Cheung, MBBS, Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International Orthopaedic Clinic, 38 Irrawaddy Road, 05-24 Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563, Singapore. drcheung@ioc-ortho.com
Received: February 27, 2022
Peer-review started: February 27, 2022
First decision: April 8, 2022
Revised: May 25, 2022
Accepted: July 11, 2022
Article in press: July 11, 2022
Published online: August 16, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Stress injuries of the femur and tibia commonly occur in long distance runners, but have rarely been reported in individuals performing high intensity interval training (HIIT). An index of suspicion for stress injury, and proper investigation is required for patients presenting with hip or tibial pain following HIIT.