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Diagnosis of Shin Splint: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 28-year-old woman presented with left leg pain, persisting for five months. The pain, localized to the anterior compartment of the leg, is exacerbated with activity. Examination revealed tenderness over the muscle bulk adjacent to the anterior tibial crest. Lower limb radiography was unremarkable, but a bone scan confirmed the diagnosis of shin splint (medial tibial stress syndrome). Despite various treatment modalities, including conservative measures and surgical fasciotomy, no treatment has shown clear superiority over others. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) demonstrated promising results; however, the quality of supporting studies was limited. This case highlights the challenges in managing shin splints and underscores the need for further research to determine the most effective treatment options.

Source: SurgiColl

DOI: 10.58616/001c.117458

Authors: Babak Shojaie, Shiva Razi, Dorsa Aghajani

Institutions: Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Klinikum Bremen-Mitte, University of Göttingen, Florida College of Integrative Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402713663