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How can i tell the difference between a shin splint or stress fracture ? have pain on inner mid part of shin for 3 days now hurts worse to touch it
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Xray: An xray will usually reveal a stress fracture, although, not always. Sometimes and MRI or bone scan is required.
Answered 10/12/2015
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