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The JBJS Quiz of the Month is a collection of 10 relevant questions from each orthopaedic subspecialty. The questions are drawn from JBJS Clinical Classroom, which houses over 4,500 questions and 3,100 learning resources. Take the Quiz to see how you score against your peers!

NOTE: This quiz does not earn users CME credits. The questions must be answered within Clinical Classroom to earn CME credits.

A 17-year-old male patient presents with leg pain that occurs whenever he attempts physical activity. The pain increases during the activity, and subsides once he stops. He reports that when running he has pain and numbness that radiates into his foot. On examination, he has no pain on palpation. Radiographs are within normal limits. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

  • Gastrocnemius muscle tear
  • Tibial stress syndrome
  • Tibial stress fracture
  • Exertional compartment syndrome
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