Osteochondroses Flashcards
1
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Osteochondroses
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-aka epiphysitis, osteochondritis, necrosis
-affects epiphyses
2
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Osteochondritis Dissecans
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-subchondral necrosis followed by recalcification
-cartilage and subchondral can become loose
-microtrauma
Sx: activity related pain
3
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Osteonecrosis
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-death of bone and bone marrow
-avascular necrosis
Sx: prevent weight bearing
4
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Legg-Calve-Perthes
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-necrosis of proximal femur
-common in children
Sx: abnormal posture and pain
5
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Osgood-Schlatter
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-fibers of patellar tendon on tibia
-tendonitis
-boys >girls
