Shinsplints.

Abstract

Shinsplints is not a specific diagnosis; it is a general term encompassing several conditions that result in chronic leg pain. Some recent advances, particularly the use of bone scan, have improved the diagnosis of shinsplints. Physicians dealing with these problems should refer to specific anatomic and etiologic conditions rather than use the term shinsplints. This will not only improve communication but also permit more accurate direction of therapy.