Chronic Exercise-Induced Leg Pain in Active People.

Schon, L C; Baxter, D E; Clanton, T O; Sammarco, G J · Phys Sportsmed · 1992

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Abstract

In brief "Shin splints" is a catchall term for any kind persistent exercise-related lower leg pain with no obvious cause. Such pain can originate from a number of conditions, such as medial tibial stress syndrome, stress fracture, compartment syndrome, vascular pathology, nerve entrapment, and others. A methodical work-up designed to detect problems in all anatomic structures from bone to skin will narrow the possibilities and lay the basis for appropriate treatment.