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Shin splints
A condition characterized by acute pain in the shin and lower leg caused by prolonged running, typically on hard surfaces.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Is a type of:Leg injuries and disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | |||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be managed without a doctor visit
How is it usually diagnosed?