Osgood-Schlatter disease: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

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Osgood-Schlatter disease: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

A 13-year-old boy, active in sports, presents with a painful swelling below his right knee that worsens with activity. On examination, there is tenderness and swelling over the tibial tubercle. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Patellar tendinitis
B. Osgood-Schlatter disease
C. Prepatellar bursitis
D. Tibial tubercle fracture
E. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Answer and topic summary

The answer is B. Osgood-Schlatter disease

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents, particularly those who are physically active. It is characterized by pain, swelling, and tenderness at the tibial tubercle, where the patellar tendon attaches. The condition is thought to be caused by repetitive stress or tension on the growth plate at the tibial tubercle.

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Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint Musculoskeletal (8%) ⇒ Disorders of the Knee (PEARLS) ⇒ Osgood-Schlatter disease (ReelDx + Lecture)