Could it be shin splints, a stress fracture or tendonitis? Here’s what you need to know about treating lower-leg complaints ...

Tight calves and shin splints are common issues runners face. But they shouldn’t be the only areas you pay attention to in your lower legs. If you’re ignoring a small stabilizing muscle called the ...

The U.S. Olympian said trauma to her fractured left leg led to compartment syndrome, which could have caused her to lose the limb.

The lower leg is a major anatomical part of the skeletal system. Together with the upper leg, it forms the lower extremity. It lies between the knee and the ankle, while the upper leg lies between the ...

The tibia is the main long bone of the lower leg. It is commonly known as the "shinbone" and is felt easily along the anterior (front) of the leg below the knee. The tibia is about 14 inches long on ...