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Shin splints can be caused by any of four types of problems, which are only occasionally serious.Tibial shin splints are very common. They can affect both recreational and trained athletes, including runners.

Source:ADAM

Date:July 17, 2008

Shin Splints

The identification of shin splints is often made by the affected individual's observation of the symptoms. X rays of the lower extremity may be requested to prevent a misdiagnosis when stress fractures are suspected.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

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