Rhesus Medicine Podcast - Medical Education

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Dr Rhys Welnitschuk Episode 77

Osgood Schlatter Disease (also known as Tibial Tubercle Apophysisitis) explained clearly, including causes and pathophysiology, as well as diagnosis and treatment. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Osgood Schlatter Disease? 
0:30 Osgood Schlatter Disease Pathophysiology
1:18 Osgood Schlatter Disease Symptoms
1:53 Osgood Schlatter Disease Risk Factors
2:19 Osgood Schlatter Disease Diagnosis 
3:02 Osgood Schlatter Disease Treatment 

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References

  1. Smith, J. M. & Varacallo, M. Osgood-Schlatter Disease. StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. Last updated 4 August 2023. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441995/ (NCBI, Dergipark)
  2. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Clarity Informatics Ltd (trading as Agilio Software). Osgood-Schlatter disease. Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS). Last revised October 2020. Available at: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/osgood-schlatter-disease/ (CKS)
  3. Pessler, F. Osgood-Schlatter Disease. MSD Manuals – Professional (Pediatrics: Bone Disorders in Children). Reviewed/Revised November 2022. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/pediatrics/bone-disorders-in-children/osgood-schlatter-disease (MSD Manuals)


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