Tendinosis as the underlying pathology of osgood-schlatter disease: imaging similarities and treatment implications
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Osgood-Schlatter disease is relatively common condition in adolescents. Classically, its pathophysiology is considered to be a traction apophysitis of the proximal tibial tubercle, which is caused from overuse. However, there is growing evidence that the underlying pathology of Osgood-Schlatter disease is tendinosis rather than apophysitis. Tendinosis is described as a degeneration of collagen following chronic overuse of a tendon. Examination of ultrasonographic and magnetic resonance imaging of tendinosis exhibits many similarities with the imaging of Osgood-Schlatter disease. Further research should be conducted in implicating tendinosis as the pathologic mechanism in Osgood-Schlatter disease. This paper provides a brief overview explaining the basis of tendinosis as the basic pathophysiology underlying Osgood-Schlatter disease and explores the related treatment implications.
Authors and Affiliations
Nicholas Kolodychuk
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP485401
- DOI 10.22271/ortho.2018.v4.i1j.97
- Views 82
- Downloads 0
To compare the “efficacy of pneumatic compression therapy (PCT), lymphatic drainage exercises (LDE) and control group in patient with upper limb lymphoedema
Introduction: Lymphoedema is a common, chronic, progressive and often debilitating disease caused by the accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the interstitial spaces. Lymphoedema most frequently affects the extremities,...
Functional outcome of external fixators in unstable distal radius fractures
Background: Fractures of distal radius are very common injuries, accounting for about 15% workload of an Orthopedic trauma unit. While cast treatment is universal for stable fractures, unstable fractures with comminution...
Long term outcome analysis of fixed bearing total knee arthroplasty
Introduction: Survivorship of TKA is directly related to appropriate alignment and balance. Surgeons should evaluate the biomechanics of knee alignment and determine the proper position of the implant. Malalignment of to...
Management of femoral fractures in adult onset osteopetrosis: A multicentric retrospective study
Background: Osteopetrosis is a relatively rare disease with an incidence of approximately 1 case per 2,00,000 to 5,00,000 population. The clinical features of osteopetrosis includes pathological fractures, severe anemia...
Prospective study of low profile plates in management of distal radius fractures
Introduction: Unstable distal radius fractures requiring surgery have long been treated with diverse techniques including pinning, external fixation, nailing, and plating. Aim: To evaluate the clinical, functional and ra...