osgood's schlatter disease Flashcards
1
Q
caused by
A
inflammation at tibial tuberosty
2
Q
most commonly seen in
A
10-15yrs
males
3
Q
pathophysiology
A
stress from running/jumping etc at same time as epiphyseal plate growth causes inflammation
multiple small avulsion fractures –> tender bump that then turns hard and nontender
4
Q
symptoms
A
gradual onset
visible/palpable hard and tender lump tibial tuberosity
anterior knee pain
pain exacerbated by physical activity, kneeling and extension
5
Q
Mx
A
reduction activity
ice
NSAIDs
physio
