Shin and calf injuries

The shin and calf can be affected by a variety of injuries, some of which are listed to the left.

One of the most common is the corked calf . Fortunately this is not a serious injury and usually settles down within 1-2 weeks, although on very rare occasions, it can cause a compartment syndrome.

Calf strains and shin splints (also known as medial tibial stress syndrome) are also common.

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To read about specific injuries, click on the relevant injury below.

• Calf Strain
• Fractured Tibia
• Fractured Fibula
• Shin Stress Fracture
• Compartment Syndrome
• Shin Splints
• Deep Venous Thrombosis

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