Lower Limb Periostitis

Abstract

Lower limb pain is fairly common, particularly among runners [1--5]. It equates to about 20% of their injuries and is naturally a big source of frustration. The most common site of shin splints is in the anterior face of the lower third of the tibia, but may extend proximally. Also they may appear in the fibula or femur or foot bones, this is more common in sprinters [6]. Periostitis in football players occurs more frequently in the pelvis and tibia. The term ``shin splints'' is not a specific diagnosis.