limping child Flashcards
1
Q
which condition is associated with hyperactivity and being short?
A
Perthes disease
2
Q
Osgood-Schlatter disease
A
adolescent) is the most likely age to suffer from this condition and is localized to the tibial tuberosity….sporty teenagers
Typically, pain is:
Unilateral (but may be bilateral in up to 30% of people).
Gradual in onset and initially mild and intermittent, but may progress to become severe and continuous.
Relieved by rest and made worse by kneeling and activity, such as running or jumping.