KNEE OVERUSE INJURIES. What Is An Overuse Injury?

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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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