Osgood-Schlatter disease
Traction apophysitis
Facts
:
Typically affects males 13-14, females 10-11
From rapid periods of growth
Quadriceps tendon puts traction on apophysis of tibial tubercle
History / PE
:
Edema
/
tenderness over tibial tubercle
Diagnosis
:
Anterior soft tissue swelling
Treatment
:
Activity restriction
Stretching exercises
NSAIDs
July 30th 2010
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Pediatrics
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