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Shinsplints.

W W Briner1

  • 1Macneal Memorial Hospital, Berwyn, Illinois.

American Family Physician
|February 1, 1988
PubMed
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Shinsplints is a general term for chronic leg pain, not a specific diagnosis. Advances like bone scans improve diagnosis, leading to better treatment by identifying specific causes.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Shinsplints is a common, yet imprecise, term for chronic leg pain.
  • It encompasses various underlying anatomical and etiological conditions.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the limitations of using the general term 'shinsplints'.
  • To emphasize the importance of specific diagnoses for chronic leg pain.
  • To advocate for the use of advanced diagnostic tools.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on chronic leg pain and diagnostic techniques.
  • Discussion of the diagnostic utility of bone scans in evaluating leg pain.
  • Analysis of the impact of specific diagnoses on treatment outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Shinsplints lacks a precise diagnostic definition.
  • Bone scans have enhanced the ability to diagnose specific causes of leg pain.
  • Specific diagnoses facilitate targeted and more effective therapeutic interventions.

Conclusions:

  • The term 'shinsplints' should be replaced with specific anatomical and etiological diagnoses.
  • Improved diagnostic accuracy leads to better patient communication and treatment.
  • Adoption of specific diagnostic criteria is recommended for physicians treating leg pain.