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Can shin splints cause knee and ankle pain?
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Shin Splints: Will cause pain in the leg muscles. It does not cause joint pain.
Answered 5/14/2019
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YES: Depending upon the structure and function of the entire extremity, the ligaments around the knee and ankle can be strained, causing pain.
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