The term "shin splints" refers to pain in the front of the lower leg (the shins). It is caused by inflammation of the muscle, tendon, or bone surrounding the shin.

We present a case of a 67-year-old man with episodes of extreme pain of the right lower extremity that prevented him from walking and sleeping. The patient had a history of varices in both legs.

This paper discusses the common causes of exercise induced lower leg pain, including chronic compartment syndrome (CCS), medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) and chronic calf tears (CCT). The ...

The Challen family were leaving for an overseas getaway when little Maddison began complaining of a pain in her leg. Little did the Queensland family know, but that soreness would lead to the little ...