Osteochondroses

Question 1

Osteochondroses

Answer 1

-aka epiphysitis, osteochondritis, necrosis
-affects epiphyses

Question 2

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Answer 2

-subchondral necrosis followed by recalcification
-cartilage and subchondral can become loose
-microtrauma

Sx: activity related pain

Question 3

Osteonecrosis

Answer 3

-death of bone and bone marrow
-avascular necrosis

Sx: prevent weight bearing

Question 4

Legg-Calve-Perthes

Answer 4

-necrosis of proximal femur
-common in children

Sx: abnormal posture and pain

Question 5

Osgood-Schlatter

Answer 5

-fibers of patellar tendon on tibia
-tendonitis
-boys >girls