Osgood-Schlatter Disease — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 9-year-old has anterior knee pain worsening with running. Tender swollen tibial tuberosity. X-ray shows fragmentation. Diagnosis?

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Correct answer: D — Osgood-Schlatter disease

Osgood-Schlatter: apophysitis of tibial tuberosity from patellar tendon traction. Self-limiting.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024 – Clinical Practice Guidelines: MSK Pain