There was no benefit from this surgery, at least in my case. Others have had some success, I havn't. For others with MTSS this is the best site I've found on the matter, and it has probably the best advice I've seen on the matter. I've read some rumors that cortisone injections in some cases worked for some people, and its something I want to try. If there are any docs in California willing to give it a go for me, give me a shout.
Anyway, here is the link to the best site I found, in my opinion, the article should be copied, and put on a sticky on this board. Its that good, but its a little long, again its absolutely the best article I've seen on Shin Splints - MTSS.
http://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/...in-splints.htm