Medial tibial stress syndrome, also known as shin splints, presents as generalized, recurrent pain in the lower part of the tibia. While the exact mechanism is unknown, it is thought to be due to biomechanical imbalances that result in too much force on the tibia. It is most commonly seen ...
Fractures: If too much stress is placed through the foot bones, either through a one-off injury, or as a result of repetitive stress, the bones can break Bone Spurs: These develop when excess layers of bone are formed in response to repeated friction on the bone. Shin Splints: Common ...
Margin:A flat bone's edge. Margins may be used to define a bone's borders accurately. For example, the part of the temporal bone articulating with the occipital bone is called the "occipital margin" of the temporal bone." Similarly, the part of the occipital bone articulating with the tem...
Doctors only have theories to explain the causes and treatments of shin splints. What works for some does not always work for others. Culprits are thought to be weakness or fatigue of the core muscle groups that help with back and abdominal strength. Many runners believe that the only real ...
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because they are composed of seven tarsal bones. The tarsal bones are irregular in shape and size; their interlocking shapes enable them to form a highly stable arrangement (the arches of the foot). The ankle is the joint between the tarsus and the lower leg. The bones of the forefoot, ...
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