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KNEE OVERUSE INJURIESKNEE OVERUSE INJURIES
What Is An Overuse Injury?
“Kids are not little adults”
Pediatric Athletes Are Unique!
Overuse Injuries
KNEE
• No joint in the body is more affected by overuse injuries that the knee
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter
“Bump on the Knee”
Osgood-Schlatter
• Tender to the touch / limited flexion
X-Ray of Osgood-Schlatter
Patellar Tendinitis
“Jumper’s Knee”
Patellar Tendinitis
Patellar Tendinitis
Treatment:
• Overuse injuries respond well to REST• Activity modification• Short term anti-inflammatory agents• Ice• Stretching
Treatment:• OK to resume normal activities once the
symptoms resolve• Return to play varies (chronicity)
SUMMARY:
• Overuse injuries occur because of repetitive stress
• Kids are uniquely predisposed to these problems
• Knee is most commonly affected joint• These injuries respond well to rest • Early treatment can shorten recovery time
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