Shin Pain
Differential Diagnosis
Common
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Periosteal Contusion
Tibia or Fibula Fracture
Tibial Periostitis
Chronic Compartment Syndrome (Deep Posterior or Anterior)
Note: There are several features for Differentiating Shin Pain
Less Common
Referred pain from the Lumbar Spine, Neural Structures, Superior Tibiofibular Joint or Ankle
Pes Anserine Tendinitis or Bursitis
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Chronic Peroneal Compartment Syndrome
Entrapment Syndrome of Popliteal Artery, Anterior Tibial Artery, or Superficial Peroneal Nerve