Osgood Schlatter's disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is Osgood Schlatter’s disease ?
A
A fragmentation of the tibial apophysis(growth zone) at the tibial tuberosity. This is the insertion point of the patella ligament.
2
Q
What age range does Osgood Schlatter’s occur ?
A
Adolescent
3
Q
Is Osgood Schlatter’s more prevalent in females or males ?
A
Males
4
Q
What causes Osgood Schlatter’s ?
A
Repeated microtrauma at the insertion point of the patella ligament. Kicking or jumping.
5
Q
What are the two main characteristics on an XRAY ?
A
1) Fragmentation.
2) Soft tissue swelling.
