Shin Splints

Shin splints are a condition that causes pain and sometimes swelling in the front part of the lower leg (shin).

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MDKenneth J. Koval MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

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Shin Splints

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Shin splints are a condition that causes pain and sometimes swelling in the front part of the lower leg (shin).

Current as ofJune 26, 2019

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William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Kenneth J. Koval, MD – Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MDKenneth J. Koval MDWilliam H. Blahd Jr. MD FACEP

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