Knee problems - Osgood-schlatter disease Flashcards
1
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What is Osgood-schlatter disease also known as?
A
Tibial apophysitis
2
Q
How does Osgood-schlatter disease present?
A
Pain, tenderness and swelling over the tibial tuberacle
3
Q
Who is osgood-schlatter disease common in?
A
sporty teenagers
4
Q
What is Osgood-schlatter disease?
A
OSD) is inflammation of the patellar ligament at the tibial tuberosity (apophysitis).
It is characterized by a painful bump just below the knee that is worse with activity and better with rest
