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Shin Splints


SHIN SPLINTS (LEG PAIN)
By:  Robert H. Sheinberg, D.P.M., D.A.B.F.A.S., F.A.C.F.A.S. 

Pain in the front or on the inside of the shinbone is one of the most commonly seen problems in the sports medicine practice.  The muscles in the leg pull on the bone causing inflammation and soreness to the bone-muscle junction.  Shin splints may occur on the front or inside of the leg.  The pain may progress to a point where stress fractures (small cracks in the bone) may occur.

CAUSES:

  • Pain in the front of the shin is usually caused by tight calf muscles and weak shin muscles. 
  • Pain on the inside of the leg is most common in sprinters and people who may be flatfooted or pronated (feet and ankles roll in).  It is made worse by weakness to the muscle group on the inside of the leg, which may limit a person’s ability to participate in sports.  It is also commonly associated with tight calf muscles.
  • Walking barefooted or running in very flat or worn out shoes may cause or aggravate the condition.
  • An alteration in a person’s training regimen may also precipitate shin splints (i.e. speed training).

SYMPTOMS:

  • Pain is diffuse in the shin (over a one to four inch area) in the lower, middle or upper leg.
  • Swelling is usually not seen in early stages.  If swelling does occur, shin splints may have progressed to stress fractures. 
  • Pain is usually present early on in the activity, the pain may lessen and then return during the latter part of the activity.  Athletes can generally run through the pain.  If it has progressed to a stress fracture, they cannot. 

TREATMENT:

  • It is most important to identify the cause of the injury so that the appropriate treatment can be rendered. 
  • A rehabilitation program emphasizing stretching and strengthening is necessary. 
  • Rest and ice will also help to diminish the pain during the acute process. 
  • Shin splint sleeves help to keep the muscle warm and compress the muscle against the bone, lessening the pain.
  • An evaluation of the foot, ankle and leg are necessary to look for problems that may predispose a person to these injuries.
  • Orthotics which are custom molded to the patient’s foot may be indispensable in the treatment of shin splints and the prevention of their recurrence. 
  • If not improving, immobilization may be necessary in a cast or boot. 
  • Surgery for people who fail to respond to conservative care may be needed although rarely necessary.

 

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        • Syndesmotic
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        • Osteochondral
        • Os Trigonum
        • Lateral Process
      • Calcaneus
        • Intra-articular
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        • Navicular Body
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Dr. Michael M. Cohen, D.P.M.
Dr. Alfred A. DeSimone, M.D.
Dr. Fernando A. Moya, M.D., Ph.D.
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