2023
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3256489/v1
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Tibial tuberosity maturation assessment by ultrasonography and screening for Osgood- Schlatter Disease in children and adolescent athletes: a cross sectional study

Stefan Dinescu,
Doru Stoica,
Cristina Elena Bita
et al.

Abstract: Background The tibial tuberosity maturation process is a developmental period during which insertional injuries can occur, such as Osgood-Schlatter disease. A four-stage classification system is commonly used to assess the developmental features of the tibial apophysis. Previous studies have shown that this maturation process begins earlier in girls which tend to progress 1 to 2 years earlier to the maturity stage than boys. Osgood-Schlatter disease is classified as traction apophysitis caused by excessive spo… Show more

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