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shin splints

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shin splints [′shin ‚splins]
(medicine)
An injury and an inflammation of the lower leg muscles and bones of the lower and middle third of the tibia and fibula, seen in athletes such as runners or basketball and football players.


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An especial section is devoted to foot problems common to athletes, such as shin splints, ankle sprains, and achilles tendonitis.
 
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