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I'm a full time dancer, i've had shin splints for a while, but i never knew that what i was feeling was shin splints, so now they really hurt badly. recently, my left leg has become so terrible that jumping up and down on just that leg sends shooting pai

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: I would definitely be seen and thoroughly evaluated. What some think of as a simple case of shin splints can sometimes represent an early tibial stress fracture. Just make sure your condition is accurately diagnosed and treated.

Answered 10/27/2015

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