title: Pain in the leg.
abstract: Pain in the leg is a common yet confusing problem. It has many causes, varying from a simple cramp to an arterial occlusion. Overuse of the leg, as in athletic competitions, can lead to a multiplicity of painful leg syndromes, once again varying from simple sprains and strains of soft tissue to compartment syndromes. This paper presents an overview of the causes of painful lower limit, especially the more general causes, without discussion of specific areas such as the knee and foot.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Medicine, Monash University, Victoria.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Murtagh
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*