Apophysitis of tibial tubercle in adolescents due to repetitive traction from quadriceps. Common in athletic boys (10–15 yrs). Clinical: pain, swelling, prominent tender tibial tubercle. X-ray: fragmentation and irregularity of tibial tubercle apophysis. Treatment: activity modification, stretching, NSAIDs; resolves with skeletal maturity.
What is the primary cause of pain in Osgood-Schlatter disease?
At what age does Osgood-Schlatter disease most commonly affect boys?
Which clinical finding is most characteristic of Osgood-Schlatter disease?
What is the most common imaging finding in Osgood-Schlatter disease?
Which of the following age groups does NOT typically experience Osgood-Schlatter disease?
What is the recommended first-line treatment for Osgood-Schlatter disease?
Which of the following tests would be positive in a patient with Osgood-Schlatter disease due to tight quadriceps?
What percentage of Osgood-Schlatter disease cases are bilateral?
Which of the following is a long-term consequence of Osgood-Schlatter disease?
Which sport is most commonly associated with Osgood-Schlatter disease?
