What is a more specific name for pain along the shin?
Shin Splints
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Open Jul 10, 2025 - 06:24 AM
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Jul 10, 2025 - 06:24 AM
A more specific name for pain along the shin is 'medial tibial stress syndrome' (MTSS). This condition involves inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around the tibia and is commonly referred to as shin splints. It’s often caused by overuse or repetitive impact activities.
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Shin Splints
Symptoms Aching along front of shin, at beginning of or after activity Pain along inside (medial) part of lower leg Generally develops gradually over weeks or months May have swelling in lower leg (in area of pain) Definitions Shin Splints Common, umbrella term used to identify pain along the shin o...
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