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Q: My shin hurts. How can I tell if I have shin splints?

A: The term "Shin Splints" is a general term that is used to describe multiple conditions that affect the lower leg. These conditions include but are not limited to: tendonitis in the muscles of the shin, stress fractures, or compartment syndrome. Pain...

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  • Thomas Baker, DO

    Thomas Baker, DO

    Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute
    614-544-2815

  • Monique Brady, MD

    Monique Brady, MD

    MAX Sports Medicine
    (614) 828-4241 (Pickerington)

  • Darrin Bright, MD

    Darrin Bright, MD

    MAX Sports Medicine
    614-586-1220 (Columbus)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Otterbein Cardinals
    Worthington Kilbourne Wolves
    Marathoner in Training

  • Kenneth Cayce, MD

    Kenneth Cayce, MD

    MAX Sports Medicine
    614-586-1220 (Pickerington)
    614-544-1860 (Columbus)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Denison University
    Liberty Union Lions
    Harvest Preparatory School

  • Kelley Clem, MD

    Kelley Clem, MD

    Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence
    614-827-8700

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Thomas Worthington Cardinals

  • Michael Coen, MD

    Michael Coen, MD

    Orthopaedic Specialists of Central Ohio
    (614) 544-0140 (Grove City)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Central Crossing Comets

  • Rodney Comisar, Jr., MD

    Rodney Comisar, Jr., MD

    SportsMedicineGRANT
    614-461-8174

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Denison Big Red
    Ohio University
    Licking Heights Hornets

  • Jason Dapore, DO

    Jason Dapore, DO

    McConnell Spine, Sport, and Joint Center
    614-566-3810

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Westland Cougars

  • Jason Diehl, MD

    Jason Diehl, MD

    MAX Sports Medicine
    614-764-0057 (Dublin)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops
    Team In Training

  • John Diehl, MD

    John Diehl, MD

    McConnell Spine, Sport & Joint Center
    614-566-3810

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Franklin Heights Falcons

  • Douglas DiOrio, MD

    Douglas DiOrio, MD

    MAX Sports Medicine
    614-586-1220 (Columbus)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Bishop Watterson Eagles

  • Peter Edwards, Jr., MD

    Peter Edwards, Jr., MD

    Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence
    614-827-8700

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Columbus Crew
    Upper Arlington Golden Bears

  • Anthony Ewald, MD

    Anthony Ewald, MD

    MAX Sports Medicine
    614-588-0020 (Westerville)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Otterbein Cardinals
    Westerville North Warriors

  • Thomas Hospel, MD

    Thomas Hospel, MD

    MAX Sports Medicine
    614-764-0057 (Dublin)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Dublin Jerome Celtics
    Professional Golfers' Association

  • Peter Johnston, DO

    Peter Johnston, DO

    Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute
    614-544-2815

  • Shawn Kerger, DO

    Shawn Kerger, DO

    Doctors Hospital Family Practice
    614-544-0101 (Grove City)

  • John Lombardo, MD

    John Lombardo, MD

    MAX Sports Medicine
    614-586-1220 (Columbus)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    National Football League
    Upper Arlington Golden Bears

  • Lisa Lowery, MD

    Lisa Lowery, MD

    Lisa Lowery, M.D., Inc.
    614-224-2745

  • Jeremy Mathis, DO

    Jeremy Mathis, DO

    OrthoNeuro
    614-890-6555

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Gahanna Lions
    Columbus School for Girls Unicorns
    Columbus Academy Vikings

  • John McGrail, MD

    John McGrail, MD

    Delaware Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Inc.
    740-369-8751

  • Steven Priano, MD

    Steven Priano, MD

    River Valley Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
    740-687-3346 (Lancaster)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Bloom Carroll Bulldogs
    Berne Union Rockets

  • David Robie, MD

    David Robie, MD

    Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence
    614-827-8700

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Whetstone Braves

  • Thomas Rossi, MD

    Thomas Rossi, MD

    Physical Medicine Associates, Inc.
    614-566-9397

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Hilliard Darby Panthers

  • Joseph Ruane, DO

    Joseph Ruane, DO

    McConnell Spine, Sport, and Joint Center
    614-566-3810
    614-533-3150 (Westerville)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Worthington Christian Warriors

  • Joel Shaw, MD

    Joel Shaw, MD

    MAX Sports Medicine
    614-586-1220 (Columbus)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops
    Hilliard Bradley Jaguars

  • Trent Sickles, MD

    Trent Sickles, MD

    MAX Sports Medicine
    614-586-1220 (Columbus)
    614-764-0057 (Dublin)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Dublin Scioto Irish

  • James Sturmi, MD

    James Sturmi, MD

    MAX Sports Medicine
    614-588-0020 (Westerville)
    614-828-4241 (Pickerington)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Denison Big Red
    Olentangy Orange Pioneers

  • Raymond Tesner, DO

    Raymond Tesner, DO

    SportsMedicine GRANT
    614-461-8174
    614-834-1500 (Pickerington)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Ohio University Bobcats
    Hilliard Davidson Wildcats

  • Mark J. Triffon, MD

    Mark J. Triffon, MD

    Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence
    614-827-8700

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Columbus Blue Jackets

  • Scott Van Steyn, MD

    Scott Van Steyn, MD

    Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence
    614-827-8700

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Columbus Crew
    Thomas Worthington Cardinals

  • Larry Watson, MD

    Larry Watson, MD

    Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence
    614-827-8700

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Columbus Blue Jackets

  • Kenneth Westerheide, MD

    Kenneth Westerheide, MD

    Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute
    614-759-1186 (Westerville)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Dublin Jerome Celtics

  • Joseph Wilcox, MD

    Joseph Wilcox, MD

    Northeast Orthopedics, Inc.
    614-839-2300

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Otterbein Cardinals
    Westerville Central Warhawks

  • Randall Wroble, MD

    Randall Wroble, MD

    SportsMedicine GRANT
    614-461-8174
    614-760-1660 (Dublin)
    614-544-0011 (Grove City)
    614-533-3033 (Westerville)

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Ohio University
    Olentangy Local Schools (Liberty, Olentangy and Orange)
    Grove City Greyhounds

  • Thomas Zuesi, DO

    Thomas Zuesi, DO

    Galion Community Hospital Orthopedic Center
    419-468-7059

    TEAM AFFILIATION
    Delaware Hayes Pacers

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