Surgical treatment of medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splint) by fasciotomy of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg.

摘要: From September 1988 to June 1990, 35 athletes were treated for medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splint) by fasciotomy of the superficial posterior compartment leg. Thirty-two patients available follow-up, including self-assessment, clinical examination and activity scoring. The mean postoperative observation time was 16 months. Thirteen performing sports at top international or national level; 19 competing different lower levels. Twenty-three improved, 7 unchanged 2 had poor results.