Shin splints recovery. Risk factors for developing shin splints include: While medial tibial stress syndrome is the most common form of shin splints, compartment syndrome and stress fractures are also common forms of shin splints. Females are 1.5 to 3.5 times more likely to progress to stress fractures from shin splints. This is due in part to females having a higher incidence of diminished bone density and osteoporosis. Shin splints Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), is defined by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as "pain along the inner edge of the shinbone. (tibia)." Shin splints are
Tietze syndrome physical strain or injury, such as repeated coughing, sneezing, vomiting, or impacts to the chest. It has even been known to occur after hearty bouts of laughter. It can occur by overexertion or by an injury or trauma to the thorax. Tietze's syndrome is not thought to be an inherited condition and it affects males and females equally. Psychological stress can exacerbate Tietze's syndrome through chest muscle contraction, but there is no evidence to suggest that it is a direct cause. Patients who have had radiation therapy to the chest/breast will often experience this syndrome which can occur shortly after