title: Overuse injuries of the lower extremity: shin splints, iliotibial band friction syndrome, and exertional compartment syndromes.
abstract: The authors' discussion of overuse injuries of the lower extremity encompasses shin splints, iliotibial band friction syndrome, and exertional compartment syndromes. Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment are considered for each disorder.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic of Eugene, Oregon.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000293:injuries; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries; D013577:Syndrome; D013977:Tibia / Q000293:injuries; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000209:etiology