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Running head: OSGOOD-SCHLATTER DISEASE Osgood-Schlatter Disease Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation 1 OSGOOD-SCHLATTER DISEASE 2 Pathophysiology and Epidemiology Osgood-Schlatter disease is mainly caused by continuous strain originating from various minute avulsion micro-fractures from quadriceps muscles contractions at their proximal tibial apophysis insertion. It results in tibial tubercle elevation due to the separation of the proximal region of the patellar tendon insertion. Nakase et al, (2015) claim that chronic pain may result because of fragment separation. Based on epidemiology, individuals can observe the disease in adolescents, particularly those who kick and jump, which is why it commonly affects boys. The condition is bilateral in 25-50-percent of clients. Generally, females have a slightly earlier onset (8-12 years) as compared to boys (10-15 years). Physical Exam findings Osgood-Schlatter Disease has a specific physical examination, which is point tenderness over the tibial tubercle. Besides, there is tenderness and swelling of proximal tibial. It is easy to observe prominence or enlargement of the tibial tubercle in individuals with this condition. Repr ...
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