| Shin splints | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS),[1] soleus syndrome,[2] tibial stress syndrome,[2] periostitis[2] |
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| Red area represents the tibia. Pain is generally in the inner and lower 2/3rds of tibia. | |
| Specialty | Sports medicine |
| Symptoms | Pain along the inside edge of the shinbone[1] |
| Complications | Stress fracture[2] |
| Risk factors | Runners, dancers, military personnel[2] |
| Diagnostic method | Based on symptoms, medical imaging[2] |
| Differential diagnosis | Stress fracture, tendinitis, exertional compartment syndrome[1] |
| Treatment | Rest with gradual return to exercise[1][2] |
| Prognosis | Good[2] |
| Frequency | 4% to 35% (at-risk groups)[2] |
| Shin splints | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS),[1] soleus syndrome,[2] tibial stress syndrome,[2] periostitis[2] |
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|
| Red area represents the tibia. Pain is generally in the inner and lower 2/3rds of tibia. | |
| Specialty | Sports medicine |
| Symptoms | Pain along the inside edge of the shinbone[1] |
| Complications | Stress fracture[2] |
| Risk factors | Runners, dancers, military personnel[2] |
| Diagnostic method | Based on symptoms, medical imaging[2] |
| Differential diagnosis | Stress fracture, tendinitis, exertional compartment syndrome[1] |
| Treatment | Rest with gradual return to exercise[1][2] |
| Prognosis | Good[2] |
| Frequency | 4% to 35% (at-risk groups)[2] |
