The official medical term for the condition is medial tibial stress syndrome, or MTSS, but doctors know exactly what patients are talking about when they complain of shin splints. "Shin splints are a ...

Also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), shin splints is the catch-all term for lower leg pain that occurs below your knee, either on the front outer part of your leg (anterior shin splints ...

What Is Tibialis Anterior Tendonitis? Your anterior tibial tendon is the part of your foot that controls movement as it touches the ground, pulls up from the ground, or turns the foot inward. Tendons ...

Most people fully recover from shin splints and avoid developing stress fractures. Stress fractures take longer to heal and may require a brace, a walking boot, and crutches. Shin splints and stress ...

Shin splints often cause pain along the inner edge of your shin bone during and after physical activity. Less common signs of shin splints include skin discoloration and decreased lower leg ...

Don’t let this common injury derail your fall running plans. By Allessandra DiCorato It’s fall marathon season, which for many runners means it’s also shin splints season. Whether you’re a beginner or ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Bone cancer in the leg, while relatively uncommon, presents with specific warning signs that warrant immediate medical attention. Understanding these symptoms enables individuals to seek prompt ...

Symptoms of bone cancer in the leg may include pain and swelling. The weakening of bones from cancer may also cause breaks or fractures and lead to mobility issues. People may also experience general ...