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Shin Splints
Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) aka shin splints is an overuse injury of the tibia
Very common
-10 to 15% of running injuries and over 50% of leg pain syndromes
3 Characteristics
1) Pain along the posteromedial border of the tibia
2) Diffuse pain
3) Pain that is activity related
Risk Factors
Female sex, increased weight, previous running injury, and
Higher navicular drop (amount of foot pronation) and
Greater hip external rotation with the hip in flexion
Differential Diagnosis
Tibial stress fracture, compartment syndrome, nerve entrapment (sural), lumbar radiculopathy and popliteal artery entrapment.